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Pierce County, ND
6 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Pierce County, North Dakota.
Population
3,928
Land area
1,018sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Pierce County
Pierce County at a glance
- Pierce County is 66% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,365, 23% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (41% below North Dakota) and median rent is $850 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rugby (2,481), Balta (52) and Selz (30).
Local data for Pierce County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,365
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
11.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,945), Norwegian Americans (1,025), Irish Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,409
1,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.34M
FY 2026, $9,609 per person
PPP loans
$17.34M
519 loans, 1,769 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,442
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pierce County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 11.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
345
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -4°F
21.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pierce County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pierce County, ND?
- Rugby is the largest city or town in Pierce County, with about 2,481 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pierce County?
- Pierce County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58313, 58368, 58385.
- What is the population of Pierce County, ND?
- About 3,928 people live in Pierce County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pierce County?
- Pierce County borders Rolette County, Bottineau County, Benson County, McHenry County, Wells County, Towner County, Sheridan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023