City

Lignite, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Burke County  ·  North Dakota

👥347Population
💰$87,344Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$123,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 2.6%Asian: 8.4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (3.6%)
HS Graduate56 (25.3%)
Some College25 (11.3%)
Associates51 (23.1%)
Bachelors33 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree48 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,344 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$123,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units192
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Lignite, ND

Lignite is a city in North Dakota, located in Burke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 347 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Lignite is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,344 is near the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lignite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lignite is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.01%).

Lignite, ND offers residents above-average earning potential within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Lignite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58752 347 $87,344 $123,200 $728 4.2% 36.7% 61.1%