City

Sterling, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Burleigh County  ·  North Dakota

👥322Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.2Median Age
🏠$461,100Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 7.1%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate106 (40.5%)
Some College11 (4.2%)
Associates30 (11.5%)
Bachelors43 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree72 (27.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
HS Grad40.5%
Some College4.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$461,100 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units156
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Sterling, ND

Sterling is a city in North Dakota, located in Burleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 322 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.2 years.

Economically, Sterling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $461,100, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58572 322 $72,500 $461,100 1.9% 43.9% 93.3%