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Surrey, ND
City in Ward County, North Dakota.
Population
1,721
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
815
ZIP codes
0
Surrey and its ZIP codes
Surrey at a glance
- Surrey is about 72 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $106,438, 39% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,800 (26% above North Dakota).
Local data for Surrey, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Surrey, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,438
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$315,800
Homeownership
94.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (653), Norwegian Americans (432), Italian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Surrey.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,404
31,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,835
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$479M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
How people get to work
Surrey, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Surrey, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,030
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 4°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Surrey, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Surrey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoganCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| MinotCity | 7.5 mi | 27.7 |
| DeeringCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| RuthvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| SawyerCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingtonCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GranvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Minot AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| VelvaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| GlenburnCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Des LacsCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| VoltaireCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| FoxholmCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| BergenCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| KarlsruheCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| LansfordCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Surrey, ND in?
- Surrey is in Ward County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Surrey, ND?
- About 1,721 people live in Surrey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Surrey?
- Nearby places include Logan (6.4 mi), Minot (7.5 mi), Deering (11 mi), Ruthville (11 mi), Sawyer (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023