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Barnes County, ND
13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Barnes County, North Dakota.
Population
10,773
Land area
1,492sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Barnes County
Barnes County at a glance
- Barnes County is 37% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,038, 11% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 (30% below North Dakota) and median rent is $779 a month.
- Its largest cities are Valley City (6,541), Oriska (231) and Litchville (185).
Local data for Barnes County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barnes County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,038
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$173,700
Prices +10.8% in a year
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,151), Norwegian Americans (3,186), Irish Americans (721).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,412
4,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,538
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
PPP loans
$35M
1,155 loans, 4,141 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Barnes County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barnes County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
762
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
114
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -2°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnes County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Barnes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Barnes County, ND?
- Valley City is the largest city or town in Barnes County, with about 6,541 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Barnes County?
- Barnes County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58049, 58056, 58062, 58063, 58065.
- What is the population of Barnes County, ND?
- About 10,773 people live in Barnes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Barnes County?
- Barnes County borders Cass County, Stutsman County, Ransom County, LaMoure County, Griggs County, Steele County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023