City

Oakes, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickey County  ·  North Dakota

👥2,739Population
💰$66,900Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$165,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 5.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.8%)
HS Graduate485 (28.9%)
Some College163 (9.7%)
Associates260 (15.5%)
Bachelors321 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree435 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College9.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,900 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$165,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units1,205
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Oakes, ND

Oakes is a city in North Dakota, located in Dickey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,739 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Oakes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,900 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakes is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakes is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58474 2,739 $66,900 $165,900 $743 2.4% 45.1% 80.8%