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Fargo, ND
City in Cass County, North Dakota. ZIP codes: 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105.
Population
131,627
Land area
51.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,557
ZIP codes
4
Fargo and its ZIP codes
Fargo at a glance
- Fargo is about 225 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the most populous city in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $66,998 a year, 13% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,900 (13% above North Dakota) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Fargo, ND
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools41
- Colleges5
- Libraries3
- Banks56
- Post Offices6
- Parks95
- Grocery Stores53
- Restaurants466
- Affordable Housing16
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment22
- Private Schools10
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Fargo, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,998
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
15.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (43,986), Norwegian Americans (31,669), Irish Americans (10,567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Fargo.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,760
128,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.22B
FY 2026, $472,687 per person
PPP loans
$399M
3,485 loans, 43,461 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fargo, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fargo, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,256
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2,113
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -2°F
24.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fargo, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Fargo
4 in or overlapping Fargo. Population shown
Cities near Fargo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie RoseCity | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| FrontierCity | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| West FargoCity | 3 mi | 16.2 |
| BriarwoodCity | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Moorhead, MNCity | 5 mi | 22.3 |
| Reile's AcresCity | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| HoraceCity | 6.9 mi | 12.7 |
| Dilworth, MNCity | 7 mi | 3.5 |
| North RiverCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Sabin, MNCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HarwoodCity | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| MapletonCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Brooktree ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| OxbowCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Glyndon, MNCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Comstock, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fargo, ND in?
- Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Fargo, ND?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fargo include 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105.
- What is the population of Fargo, ND?
- About 131,627 people live in Fargo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fargo?
- Nearby places include Prairie Rose (1.6 mi), Frontier (2.8 mi), West Fargo (3 mi), Briarwood (4.2 mi), Moorhead, MN (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023