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McIntosh County, ND
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in McIntosh County, North Dakota.
Population
2,497
Land area
975sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in McIntosh County
McIntosh County at a glance
- McIntosh County is 77% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,419 a year, 16% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,200 (66% below North Dakota) and median rent is $608 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wishek (849), Ashley (599) and Zeeland (96).
Local data for McIntosh County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McIntosh County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,419
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$608/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
11.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,439), Russian Americans (406), Norwegian Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,699
993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,664
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.15M
FY 2026, $10,335 per person
PPP loans
$8.62M
371 loans, 839 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$960
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McIntosh County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McIntosh County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
399
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McIntosh County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McIntosh County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McIntosh County, ND?
- Wishek is the largest city or town in McIntosh County, with about 849 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58413, 58440, 58581.
- What is the population of McIntosh County, ND?
- About 2,497 people live in McIntosh County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County borders Dickey County, LaMoure County, Emmons County, McPherson County, SD, Logan County, Campbell County, SD.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023