What is the largest city in Emmons County, ND?

Linton is the largest city or town in Emmons County, with about 904 residents.

How many ZIP codes are in Emmons County?

Emmons County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58524, 58542, 58544, 58549, 58552.

What is the population of Emmons County, ND?

About 3,254 people live in Emmons County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What counties border Emmons County?

Emmons County borders Burleigh County, Morton County, Corson County, SD, Sioux County, McIntosh County, Kidder County, Logan County, Campbell County, SD.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Emmons County, ND

5 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Emmons County, North Dakota.

Population

3,254

Land area

1,508sq mi

People per sq mi

ZIP codes

Cities and towns in Emmons County

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Emmons County at a glance

Emmons County is 81% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
The median household income is $66,538, 13% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (53% below North Dakota) and median rent is $568 a month.
Its largest cities are Linton (904), Strasburg (534) and Hazelton (206).

Local data for Emmons County, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Emmons County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,538

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$117,200

Median rent

$568/mo

Homeownership

79.8%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

51.7

Average commute

19.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,823), Norwegian Americans (273), Dutch Americans (204).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,492

932 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,700

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$35.56M

FY 2026, $10,771 per person

PPP loans

$14.36M

654 loans, 1,318 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$11.55K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

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

Drove alone69.0%
Carpooled5.8%
Public transit0.8%
Walked8.1%
Bicycle0.0%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Emmons County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

436

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 1°F

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 3 historic places

Health statistics

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

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Emmons County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Emmons County, ND?: Linton is the largest city or town in Emmons County, with about 904 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Emmons County?: Emmons County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58524, 58542, 58544, 58549, 58552.
What is the population of Emmons County, ND?: About 3,254 people live in Emmons County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Emmons County?: Emmons County borders Burleigh County, Morton County, Corson County, SD, Sioux County, McIntosh County, Kidder County, Logan County, Campbell County, SD.

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