City

West Fargo, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  North Dakota

👥39,946Population
💰$97,206Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$303,200Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓59.6%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 3.6%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black3.6%
Asian2.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
33%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads59.6% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,547 (14.7%)
Some College2,212 (9.1%)
Associates3,886 (16.1%)
Bachelors3,652 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree10,757 (44.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College9.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,206 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$303,200 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,073/mo
Total Housing Units16,416
Vacant Units680

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
63%
About West Fargo, ND

West Fargo is a city in North Dakota, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 39,946 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, West Fargo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,206 is above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Fargo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,073 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Fargo is well-educated. 59.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Fargo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58078 39,946 $97,206 $303,200 $1,073 1.0% 59.6% 64.4%