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Benson County, ND
10 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Benson County, North Dakota.
Population
5,808
Land area
1,389sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Benson County
Benson County at a glance
- Benson County is 63% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,033, 16% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (64% below North Dakota) and median rent is $588 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fort Totten (1,038), Leeds (503) and Maddock (474).
Local data for Benson County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benson County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,033
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$90,000
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (1,202), German Americans (1,145), Irish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,158
2,019 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,516
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $20,381 per person
PPP loans
$14.76M
420 loans, 1,465 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.54K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benson County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benson County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
788
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -1°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benson County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benson County, ND?
- Fort Totten is the largest city or town in Benson County, with about 1,038 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benson County?
- Benson County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58325, 58332, 58335, 58343, 58346.
- What is the population of Benson County, ND?
- About 5,808 people live in Benson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benson County?
- Benson County borders Ramsey County, Pierce County, Wells County, Nelson County, Eddy County, Towner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023