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Dunn County, ND

5 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Dunn County, North Dakota.

Population

4,040

Land area

2,008sq mi

People per sq mi

2

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Dunn County

Dunn County at a glance

  • Dunn County is 82% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $97,689, 27% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,000 (10% above North Dakota) and median rent is $922 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Killdeer (985), Halliday (389) and Dunn Center (329).

Local data for Dunn County, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dunn County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,689

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$275,000

Prices +25.5% in a year

Median rent

$922/mo

Homeownership

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.2%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,258), Norwegian Americans (495), Irish Americans (255).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$86,577

1,999 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$99,793

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$87.28M

FY 2026, $21,314 per person

PPP loans

$41.98M

643 loans, 3,383 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$19.37K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dunn County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.3%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home17.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dunn County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

476

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

18

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 4°F

18.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dunn County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.7%

U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dunn County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Dunn County, ND?
Killdeer is the largest city or town in Dunn County, with about 985 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Dunn County?
Dunn County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58625, 58626, 58630, 58636, 58640.
What is the population of Dunn County, ND?
About 4,040 people live in Dunn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Dunn County?
Dunn County borders Stark County, McKenzie County, McLean County, Mountrail County, Mercer County, Billings County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023