City

Lakota, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  North Dakota

👥1,004Population
💰$64,141Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$126,400Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Asian: 1%Other: 4.7%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian1.0%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.9%)
HS Graduate160 (24.4%)
Some College42 (6.4%)
Associates196 (29.9%)
Bachelors112 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree139 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 29.9%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College6.4%
Associates29.9%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,141 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$126,400 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$616/mo
Total Housing Units490
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Lakota, ND

Lakota is a city in North Dakota, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,004 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Lakota is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,141 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lakota is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $616 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lakota is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58344 1,004 $64,141 $126,400 $616 2.4% 38.3% 73.2%