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Shell Valley, ND

Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota. ZIP codes: 58316.

Population

1,243

Land area

15sq mi

People per sq mi

83

ZIP codes

1

Shell Valley and its ZIP codes

Full map

Shell Valley at a glance

  • Shell Valley is about 7.3 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
  • It is the 44th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
  • Households here earn a median of $46,786 a year, 39% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,800 (64% below North Dakota) and median rent is $428 a month.

Local data for Shell Valley, ND

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shell Valley, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$46,786

Poverty rate

21.5%

Median home value

$90,800

Median rent

$428/mo

Homeownership

59.9%

Bachelor's or higher

18.7%

Median age

27.0

Average commute

17.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16), Filipino Americans (10).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rolette County. PPP loans are for Shell Valley.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,596

4,666 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,110

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$184M

FY 2026, $15,092 per person

Rolette County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Shell Valley, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.1%
  • Carpooled21.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shell Valley, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

325

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

2

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / -5°F

20.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shell Valley, ND, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

51.6%

U.S. 33.3% +18.3 pts

Diabetes

17.6%

U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts

Smoking

28.1%

U.S. 12.8% +15.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Shell Valley

1 in or overlapping Shell Valley. Population shown

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Cities near Shell Valley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelcourtCensus-designated place4.2 mi5.8
Green AcresCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.5
RollaCity9.3 mi1.5
RoletteCity10 mi1
East DunseithCensus-designated place10 mi5.1
St. JohnCity11 mi0.4
DunseithCity11 mi1
MyloCity15 mi0.9
OverlyCity17 mi0.4
PerthCity18 mi0.1
WolfordCity22 mi0.2
HansboroCity23 mi0.2
BisbeeCity24 mi0.3
Willow CityCity26 mi0.5
BartonCensus-designated place26 mi0.3
RocklakeCity26 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shell Valley, ND in?
Shell Valley is in Rolette County, North Dakota.
What ZIP codes are in Shell Valley, ND?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Shell Valley include 58316.
What is the population of Shell Valley, ND?
About 1,243 people live in Shell Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shell Valley?
Nearby places include Belcourt (4.2 mi), Green Acres (6.4 mi), Rolla (9.3 mi), Rolette (10 mi), East Dunseith (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023