City

Willow City, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Bottineau County  ·  North Dakota

👥322Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$63,600Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.9%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
40%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.77
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.1%)
HS Graduate79 (27.8%)
Some College25 (8.8%)
Associates48 (16.9%)
Bachelors68 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree61 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College8.8%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$63,600 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
14%
2000+
66%
About Willow City, ND

Willow City is a city in North Dakota, located in Bottineau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 322 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Willow City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Willow City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow City is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.89%).

Willow City, ND offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Willow City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58384 322 $71,875 $63,600 $675 4.2% 45.4% 84.1%