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Burleigh County, ND
7 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
Population
100,600
Land area
1,633sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Burleigh County
Burleigh County at a glance
- Burleigh County is about 5.4 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 53 counties in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $86,851 a year, 13% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,000 (30% above North Dakota) and median rent is $998 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bismarck (75,556), Lincoln (4,381) and Apple Valley (279).
Local data for Burleigh County, ND
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools46
- Colleges5
- Libraries1
- Banks41
- Post Offices5
- Parks44
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants252
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Burleigh County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,851
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$324,000
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$998/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (44,081), Norwegian Americans (13,648), Irish Americans (7,553).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,824
58,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,724
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$906M
FY 2026, $9,202 per person
PPP loans
$262M
3,985 loans, 29,611 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$650K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Burleigh County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burleigh County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
777
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
583
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burleigh County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Burleigh County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Burleigh County, ND?
- Bismarck is the largest city or town in Burleigh County, with about 75,556 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Burleigh County?
- Burleigh County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58477, 58494, 58501, 58503, 58504.
- What is the population of Burleigh County, ND?
- About 100,600 people live in Burleigh County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Burleigh County?
- Burleigh County borders Morton County, McLean County, Emmons County, Kidder County, Oliver County, Sheridan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023