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Grant County, ND
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Grant County, North Dakota.
Population
2,269
Land area
1,659sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Grant County
Grant County at a glance
- Grant County is 88% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,875 a year, 25% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 (63% below North Dakota) and median rent is $675 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Elgin (585), Carson (316) and New Leipzig (181).
Local data for Grant County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,875
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,236), Norwegian Americans (340), Irish Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,299
640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,089
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.7M
FY 2026, $13,332 per person
PPP loans
$10.5M
515 loans, 911 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,983
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grant County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
457
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grant County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grant County, ND?
- Elgin is the largest city or town in Grant County, with about 585 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grant County?
- Grant County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58529, 58533, 58562, 58564, 58569.
- What is the population of Grant County, ND?
- About 2,269 people live in Grant County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grant County?
- Grant County borders Morton County, Stark County, Sioux County, Hettinger County, Adams County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023