City

Wishek, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  McIntosh County  ·  North Dakota

👥1,203Population
💰$71,548Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (2.7%)
HS Graduate298 (36%)
Some College96 (11.6%)
Associates92 (11.1%)
Bachelors167 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree152 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College11.6%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,548 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units638
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Wishek, ND

Wishek is a city in North Dakota, located in McIntosh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,203 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Wishek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,548 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wishek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wishek is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wishek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58495 1,203 $71,548 $104,700 $712 1.3% 38.6% 83.9%