Wells County, ND ZIP Codes
North Dakota (ND) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
3,905
population (2021)
-7.2%
pop change since 2010
38103
FIPS code
Wells County ZIP code map
About Wells County
Wells County is located in North Dakota and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,905 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.2% from 4,207 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wells County is 38103.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,905 |
| 2010 population | 4,207 |
| Change | -7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| FIPS code | 38103 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wells County
ZIP codes for Wells County, ND (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58341 | Harvey | Wells | View map |
| 58418 | Bowdon | Wells | View map |
| 58422 | Cathay | Wells | View map |
| 58423 | Chaseley | Wells | View map |
| 58438 | Fessenden | Wells | View map |
| 58451 | Hurdsfield | Wells | View map |
| 58486 | Sykeston | Wells | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,163
Population
49.9
Median age
$61,539
Median household income
$41,444
Per capita income
$109,286
Median home value
$184
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
1,972
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
123
Under 5
125
139
5–9
142
134
10–14
136
87
15–19
89
76
20–24
77
218
25–34
221
182
35–44
185
197
45–54
201
160
55–59
163
208
60–64
211
289
65–74
293
146
75–84
149
105
85+
107
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 899 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,264 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,089 | 30.0% |
| Median age | 49.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,018 | 95.7% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $61,539 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.6%
$50k–$100k
22.1%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
7.4%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,286 |
| Median rent / month | $184 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
| Single-family detached | 86.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% |
| 3 or more | 43.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% |
| Electricity | 30.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 61.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 898 | 51.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 61 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 411 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 527 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 395 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 790 | 44.0% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.8% | 10.3% |
| Married | 65.5% | 60.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 19.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 13.4% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 476 | 53.4% |
| High school | 129 | 7.0% |
| College / grad school | 122 | 8.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
36.9%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Professional & management
3.9%
Construction
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Public administration
2.0%
Other services
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.7% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 9.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.1% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 32.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 4.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.2% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 6.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 9.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 225 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 17.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,915 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,139 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,137 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,273 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 12.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 909 | 21.8% |
| Italian | 183 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 139 | 3.3% |
| German | 95 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 87 | 2.1% |
| English | 11 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.7% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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