City

Sawyer, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Ward County  ·  North Dakota

👥691Population
💰$103,750Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$263,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate126 (29.6%)
Some College60 (14.1%)
Associates72 (16.9%)
Bachelors48 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree119 (28%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 28%Edu
HS Grad29.6%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,750 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$263,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,225/mo
Total Housing Units299
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Sawyer, ND

Sawyer is a city in North Dakota, located in Ward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 691 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Sawyer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,750 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sawyer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,225 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sawyer is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sawyer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58781 691 $103,750 $263,200 $1,225 2.5% 39.3% 94.6%