City

Watford City, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  McKenzie County  ·  North Dakota

👥9,345Population
💰$88,234Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂28.8Median Age
🏠$387,700Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.8%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Black1.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
37%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,308 (23.9%)
Some College680 (12.4%)
Associates1,048 (19.2%)
Bachelors1,078 (19.7%)
Graduate Degree1,309 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 19.7%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors19.7%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.6%Renter: 51.4%Tenure
Owner48.6%
Renter51.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,234 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$387,700 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,212/mo
Total Housing Units4,941
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
77%
About Watford City, ND

Watford City is a city in North Dakota, located in McKenzie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,345 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.8 years.

Economically, Watford City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,234 is above the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Watford City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,212 per month.

The population of Watford City is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watford City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58854 9,345 $88,234 $387,700 $1,212 1.8% 43.7% 48.6%