City

Drake, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  North Dakota

👥430Population
💰$58,000Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂56.2Median Age
🏠$84,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.9%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.8%)
HS Graduate147 (43.1%)
Some College51 (15%)
Associates16 (4.7%)
Bachelors65 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree56 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$84,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units316
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Drake, ND

Drake is a city in North Dakota, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 430 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.2 years.

Economically, Drake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,000 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Drake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drake is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.58%).

Drake, ND offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Drake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58736 430 $58,000 $84,300 $746 8.2% 35.5% 83.2%