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Sargent County, ND
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Sargent County, North Dakota.
Population
3,804
Land area
858sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Sargent County
Sargent County at a glance
- Sargent County is 61% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,946, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (35% below North Dakota) and median rent is $816 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gwinner (859), Milnor (648) and Forman (617).
Local data for Sargent County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sargent County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,946
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$163,200
Prices +22.3% in a year
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,270), Norwegian Americans (1,001), Swedish Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,179
2,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,208
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42M
FY 2026, $10,865 per person
PPP loans
$14.9M
542 loans, 1,646 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sargent County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sargent County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -1°F
23.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sargent County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sargent County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sargent County, ND?
- Gwinner is the largest city or town in Sargent County, with about 859 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sargent County?
- Sargent County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58013, 58017, 58032, 58040, 58043.
- What is the population of Sargent County, ND?
- About 3,804 people live in Sargent County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sargent County?
- Sargent County borders Brown County, SD, Richland County, Roberts County, SD, Ransom County, Dickey County, Marshall County, SD.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023