City

Sheldon, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Ransom County  ·  North Dakota

👥224Population
💰$80,089Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 4.9%Other: 0.5%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
25–44
33%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty0.5% ▼ 96% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate63 (39.1%)
Some College17 (10.6%)
Associates27 (16.8%)
Bachelors33 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree21 (13%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 13%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,089 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units147
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Sheldon, ND

Sheldon is a city in North Dakota, located in Ransom County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 224 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Sheldon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,089 is near the national average. Approximately 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheldon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheldon is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sheldon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58068 224 $80,089 $75,000 2.1% 33.5% 88.6%