City

Hettinger, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  North Dakota

👥1,715Population
💰$54,946Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.9%
Asian0.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate398 (34.5%)
Some College138 (12%)
Associates212 (18.4%)
Bachelors129 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree271 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,946 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$498/mo
Total Housing Units1,048
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Hettinger, ND

Hettinger is a city in North Dakota, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,715 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Hettinger is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,946 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hettinger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $498 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hettinger is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hettinger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58639 1,715 $54,946 $116,900 $498 2.5% 34.7% 71.0%