Nelson County, ND ZIP Codes
North Dakota (ND) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
3,054
population (2021)
-2.3%
pop change since 2010
38063
FIPS code
Nelson County ZIP code map
About Nelson County
Nelson County is located in North Dakota and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,054 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.3% from 3,126 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nelson County is 38063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,054 |
| 2010 population | 3,126 |
| Change | -2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| FIPS code | 38063 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nelson County
ZIP codes for Nelson County, ND (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58212 | Aneta | Nelson | View map |
| 58224 | Dahlen | Nelson | View map |
| 58254 | Mcville | Nelson | View map |
| 58259 | Michigan | Nelson | View map |
| 58272 | Petersburg | Nelson | View map |
| 58344 | Lakota | Nelson | View map |
| 58361 | Pekin | Nelson | View map |
| 58380 | Tolna | Nelson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,347
Population
47.6
Median age
$71,158
Median household income
$37,126
Per capita income
$121,000
Median home value
$590
Median monthly rent
80.4%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
1,597
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
83
Under 5
78
125
5–9
117
75
10–14
70
97
15–19
92
91
20–24
85
163
25–34
154
162
35–44
152
168
45–54
159
125
55–59
117
162
60–64
152
254
65–74
240
123
75–84
116
96
85+
91
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 693 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,654 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 920 | 29.7% |
| Median age | 47.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,103 | 90.5% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 37 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $71,158 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.3%
$50k–$100k
30.1%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,000 |
| Median rent / month | $590 |
| Owner occupied | 80.4% |
| Renter occupied | 19.6% |
| Vacant | 26.8% |
| Single-family detached | 85.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 38.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.0% |
| Electricity | 42.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 41.2% |
| Fuel oil | 12.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 712 | 52.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 58 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 339 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 319 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 294 | 19.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 614 | 46.2% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 19.6% |
| Married | 60.7% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
24.9%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 72 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 266 | 39.0% |
| High school | 140 | 32.6% |
| College / grad school | 125 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Agriculture & mining
19.4%
Retail trade
10.2%
Construction
8.7%
Wholesale trade
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Professional & management
4.3%
Public administration
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Other services
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.5% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 19.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 8.5% |
| Other means | 6.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 9.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.1% |
| Visited dentist | 56.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 231 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,186 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 67 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,238 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 3,220 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,543 | 74.2% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 109 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 10.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,482 | 44.3% |
| Italian | 238 | 7.1% |
| French | 145 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 29 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 26 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.6% |
| German | 16 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.3% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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