City

Grafton, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Walsh County  ·  North Dakota

👥5,051Population
💰$68,056Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic19.2%
Black1.5%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,192 (39.2%)
Some College368 (12.1%)
Associates443 (14.6%)
Bachelors381 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree623 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College12.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,056 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units2,356
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Grafton, ND

Grafton is a city in North Dakota, located in Walsh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,051 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Grafton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,056 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58237 5,051 $68,056 $154,900 $725 2.2% 33.0% 70.0%