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Stutsman County, ND
13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
Population
21,549
Land area
2,222sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Stutsman County
Stutsman County at a glance
- It is the 8th most populous of 53 counties in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $61,856 a year, 19% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,400 (17% below North Dakota) and median rent is $774 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jamestown (15,787), Medina (255) and Kensal (233).
Local data for Stutsman County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stutsman County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,856
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$208,400
Prices +5.4% in a year
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,247), Norwegian Americans (3,424), Irish Americans (1,447).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,063
11,132 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $9,749 per person
PPP loans
$77.8M
1,736 loans, 7,875 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stutsman County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stutsman County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
638
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stutsman County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stutsman County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stutsman County, ND?
- Jamestown is the largest city or town in Stutsman County, with about 15,787 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stutsman County?
- Stutsman County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58401, 58402, 58405, 58420, 58424.
- What is the population of Stutsman County, ND?
- About 21,549 people live in Stutsman County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stutsman County?
- Stutsman County borders Barnes County, LaMoure County, Wells County, Foster County, Kidder County, Griggs County, Logan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023