City

Elgin, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  North Dakota

👥911Population
💰$38,500Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$110,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 5.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Asian5.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate147 (25.3%)
Some College49 (8.4%)
Associates131 (22.5%)
Bachelors79 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree173 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College8.4%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$110,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$649/mo
Total Housing Units620
Vacant Units178

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Elgin, ND

Elgin is a city in North Dakota, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 911 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Elgin is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,500 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elgin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $649 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elgin is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58533 911 $38,500 $110,300 $649 7.3% 43.3% 77.2%