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Ransom County, ND
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Ransom County, North Dakota.
Population
5,643
Land area
862sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Ransom County
Ransom County at a glance
- Ransom County is 42% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,736, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (23% below North Dakota) and median rent is $691 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lisbon (2,259), Enderlin (985) and McLeod (129).
Local data for Ransom County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ransom County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,736
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$193,000
Prices -5.6% in a year
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,281), Norwegian Americans (1,700), Irish Americans (356).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,899
1,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54M
FY 2026, $9,475 per person
PPP loans
$17.2M
641 loans, 2,069 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ransom County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ransom County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
585
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
26
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ransom County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ransom County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ransom County, ND?
- Lisbon is the largest city or town in Ransom County, with about 2,259 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ransom County?
- Ransom County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58027, 58033, 58052, 58054, 58068.
- What is the population of Ransom County, ND?
- About 5,643 people live in Ransom County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ransom County?
- Ransom County borders Cass County, Richland County, Barnes County, Dickey County, LaMoure County, Sargent County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023