City

Mercer, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  North Dakota

👥393Population
💰$96,964Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$281,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.0%
Black1.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate97 (36.2%)
Some College19 (7.1%)
Associates40 (14.9%)
Bachelors25 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree85 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College7.1%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,964 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$281,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units341
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Mercer, ND

Mercer is a city in North Dakota, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 393 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Mercer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,964 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mercer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mercer is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mercer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58559 393 $96,964 $281,500 2.6% 41.0% 84.2%