City

Williston, ND

3 ZIP codes  ·  Williams County  ·  North Dakota

👥33,969Population
💰$90,119Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$279,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic9.7%
Black6.0%
Asian1.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
18%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma229 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,501 (32.8%)
Some College2,618 (13.2%)
Associates2,341 (11.8%)
Bachelors3,160 (16%)
Graduate Degree4,958 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.8%Renter: 45.2%Tenure
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,119 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$279,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,116/mo
Total Housing Units17,095
Vacant Units4,070

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Williston, ND

Williston is a city in North Dakota, located in Williams County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,969 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Williston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,119 is above the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Williston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,116 per month.

The population of Williston is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.21%).

Williston, ND offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Williston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58801 33,969 $90,119 $279,800 $1,116 2.5% 41.0% 54.8%