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McLean County, ND
13 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
9,823
Land area
2,110sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in McLean County
McLean County at a glance
- McLean County is 59% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,583 a year, 9% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,100 (9% below North Dakota) and median rent is $784 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Washburn (1,507), Garrison (1,397) and Underwood (699).
Local data for McLean County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLean County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,583
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$227,100
Prices +27.0% in a year
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,362), Norwegian Americans (1,982), Irish Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
PPP loans
$27.4M
958 loans, 2,549 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McLean County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLean County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 1°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLean County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McLean County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McLean County, ND?
- Washburn is the largest city or town in McLean County, with about 1,507 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McLean County?
- McLean County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58531, 58540, 58559, 58565, 58575.
- What is the population of McLean County, ND?
- About 9,823 people live in McLean County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McLean County?
- McLean County borders Burleigh County, Ward County, Mountrail County, Mercer County, McHenry County, Dunn County, Oliver County, Sheridan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023