City

Ray, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Williams County  ·  North Dakota

👥1,119Population
💰$73,382Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$239,100Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Black: 0.6%Other: 8.1%Race
White90.2%
Black0.6%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
14%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.6%)
HS Graduate168 (24.8%)
Some College69 (10.2%)
Associates165 (24.4%)
Bachelors153 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree111 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 22.6%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College10.2%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors22.6%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,382 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$239,100 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$971/mo
Total Housing Units654
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Ray, ND

Ray is a city in North Dakota, located in Williams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,119 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Ray is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,382 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ray is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $971 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ray is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ray
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58849 1,119 $73,382 $239,100 $971 0.2% 39.0% 70.9%