City

Velva, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  North Dakota

👥1,500Population
💰$81,563Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$232,500Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate325 (32.9%)
Some College153 (15.5%)
Associates107 (10.8%)
Bachelors153 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree251 (25.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,563 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units649
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Velva, ND

Velva is a city in North Dakota, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,500 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Velva is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,563 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Velva is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Velva is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Velva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58790 1,500 $81,563 $232,500 $732 1.2% 40.9% 73.8%