City

Tappen, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Kidder County  ·  North Dakota

👥530Population
💰$49,667Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$59,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.1%)
HS Graduate65 (23.4%)
Some College50 (18%)
Associates79 (28.4%)
Bachelors63 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree18 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 18%Associates: 28.4%Bachelors: 22.7%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College18.0%
Associates28.4%
Bachelors22.7%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,667 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$59,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units228
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Tappen, ND

Tappen is a city in North Dakota, located in Kidder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 530 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Tappen is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,667 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tappen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tappen is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tappen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58487 530 $49,667 $59,000 $806 2.4% 29.1% 73.7%