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Burke County, ND
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Burke County, North Dakota.
Population
2,156
Land area
1,104sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Burke County
Burke County at a glance
- Burke County is 83% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,591 a year, 19% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (37% below North Dakota) and median rent is $684 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bowbells (355), Powers Lake (301) and Lignite (167).
Local data for Burke County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burke County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,591
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (691), German Americans (459), Swedish Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,942
653 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,248
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.5M
FY 2026, $13,869 per person
PPP loans
$6.6M
274 loans, 543 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Burke County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burke County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
363
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -3°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burke County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Burke County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Burke County, ND?
- Bowbells is the largest city or town in Burke County, with about 355 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Burke County?
- Burke County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58721, 58727, 58737, 58752, 58772.
- What is the population of Burke County, ND?
- About 2,156 people live in Burke County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Burke County?
- Burke County borders Ward County, Williams County, Mountrail County, Renville County, Divide County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023