City

Wahpeton, ND

3 ZIP codes  ·  Richland County  ·  North Dakota

👥9,459Population
💰$64,161Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$178,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic4.3%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-3.62
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,234 (21.7%)
Some College700 (12.3%)
Associates1,014 (17.9%)
Bachelors1,381 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree1,324 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 24.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College12.3%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors24.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.5%Renter: 45.5%Tenure
Owner54.5%
Renter45.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,161 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$178,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units4,276
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Wahpeton, ND

Wahpeton is a city in North Dakota, located in Richland County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,459 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.05 years.

Economically, Wahpeton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,161 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wahpeton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month.

The population of Wahpeton is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.98%).

Wahpeton, ND offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Dakota. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wahpeton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58075 8,887 $64,161 $178,800 $756 1.1% 48.3% 54.3%