City

Fessenden, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  North Dakota

👥688Population
💰$66,172Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$78,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate182 (34.5%)
Some College54 (10.2%)
Associates132 (25%)
Bachelors69 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree86 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,172 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$78,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units450
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
59%
About Fessenden, ND

Fessenden is a city in North Dakota, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 688 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Fessenden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,172 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fessenden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $605 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fessenden is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fessenden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58438 688 $66,172 $78,800 $605 0.3% 29.4% 81.1%