City

Mekinock, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Grand Forks County  ·  North Dakota

👥269Population
💰$48,500Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$98,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.6% Female 65.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 3%Other: 17.5%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Other17.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
HS Graduate93 (52%)
Some College10 (5.6%)
Associates16 (8.9%)
Bachelors30 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree30 (16.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 52%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
HS Grad52.0%
Some College5.6%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.4%Renter: 1.6%Tenure
Owner98.4%
Renter1.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$98,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units131
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
52%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
56%
About Mekinock, ND

Mekinock is a city in North Dakota, located in Grand Forks County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 269 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Mekinock is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,500 is below the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mekinock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mekinock is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mekinock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58258 269 $48,500 $98,500 7.8% 33.5% 98.4%