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Dilworth, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56529.
Population
4,713
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,362
ZIP codes
1
Dilworth and its ZIP codes
Dilworth at a glance
- Dilworth is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 162nd most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $90,694, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,800 (20% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,085 a month.
Local data for Dilworth, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dilworth, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,694
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$1,085/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,886), Norwegian Americans (1,178), Swedish Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Dilworth.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
PPP loans
$5.6M
128 loans, 838 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dilworth, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dilworth, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dilworth, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Dilworth
1 in or overlapping Dilworth. Population shown
Cities near Dilworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoorheadCity | 2.3 mi | 22.3 |
| GlyndonCity | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| North River, NDCity | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Fargo, NDCity | 7 mi | 51.5 |
| SabinCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Prairie Rose, NDCity | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Briarwood, NDCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Frontier, NDCity | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Reile's Acres, NDCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| West Fargo, NDCity | 9.6 mi | 16.2 |
| Harwood, NDCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Brooktree Park, NDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Horace, NDCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| BakerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| GeorgetownCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ComstockCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dilworth, MN in?
- Dilworth is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Dilworth, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dilworth include 56529.
- What is the population of Dilworth, MN?
- About 4,713 people live in Dilworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dilworth?
- Nearby places include Moorhead (2.3 mi), Glyndon (5.7 mi), North River, ND (6.9 mi), Fargo, ND (7 mi), Sabin (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023