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Pembina County, ND
11 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Pembina County, North Dakota.
Population
6,727
Land area
1,119sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Pembina County
Pembina County at a glance
- Pembina County is 47% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,393, 11% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,200 (52% below North Dakota) and median rent is $684 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cavalier (1,426), Walhalla (865) and Drayton (763).
Local data for Pembina County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pembina County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,393
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$119,200
Prices +13.2% in a year
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,670), Norwegian Americans (1,224), Irish Americans (621).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,917
3,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,020
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $18,633 per person
PPP loans
$30.5M
812 loans, 3,345 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$469K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pembina County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pembina County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
723
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
75
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -4°F
20.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pembina County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pembina County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pembina County, ND?
- Cavalier is the largest city or town in Pembina County, with about 1,426 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pembina County?
- Pembina County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58216, 58220, 58222, 58225, 58227.
- What is the population of Pembina County, ND?
- About 6,727 people live in Pembina County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pembina County?
- Pembina County borders Walsh County, Marshall County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Cavalier County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023