City

Valley City, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Barnes County  ·  North Dakota

👥8,061Population
💰$66,603Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$170,500Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.7%
Asian1.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,485 (29.3%)
Some College574 (11.3%)
Associates679 (13.4%)
Bachelors702 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree1,612 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,603 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$170,500 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units3,970
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Valley City, ND

Valley City is a city in North Dakota, located in Barnes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,061 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Valley City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,603 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley City is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valley City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58072 8,061 $66,603 $170,500 $792 3.4% 45.6% 67.1%