City

Fort Yates, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Sioux County  ·  North Dakota

👥2,179Population
💰$39,545Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂28.0Median Age
🏠$82,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊27.5%Unemployment▲ 462% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White4.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.41
Below Poverty45.9% ▲ 359% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment27.5% ▲ 462% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate245 (24.6%)
Some College211 (21.2%)
Associates226 (22.7%)
Bachelors165 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree142 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College21.2%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.7%Renter: 61.3%Tenure
Owner38.7%
Renter61.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,545 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$82,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$447/mo
Total Housing Units746
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Fort Yates, ND

Fort Yates is a city in North Dakota, located in Sioux County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,179 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28 years.

Economically, Fort Yates is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,545 is below the national average. Approximately 45.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 27.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Yates is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $447 per month. At 38.7% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Fort Yates is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 4.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Yates
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58538 2,179 $39,545 $82,400 $447 27.5% 30.9% 38.7%