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Valley City, ND
City in Barnes County, North Dakota.
Population
6,541
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,523
ZIP codes
0
Valley City and its ZIP codes
Valley City at a glance
- Valley City is about 134 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $60,339 a year, 21% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,200 (35% below North Dakota) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Valley City, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley City, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,339
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$162,200
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,632), Norwegian Americans (1,879), Irish Americans (586).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnes County. PPP loans are for Valley City.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,412
4,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,538
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
How people get to work
Valley City, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley City, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
114
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -2°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley City, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Valley City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OriskaCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SanbornCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RogersCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| FingalCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Tower CityCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| KathrynCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| NomeCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LealCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| LitchvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| DazeyCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| SibleyCity | 21 mi | 0 |
| BuffaloCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| PillsburyCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| LuverneCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| SpiritwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| AliceCity | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valley City, ND in?
- Valley City is in Barnes County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Valley City, ND?
- About 6,541 people live in Valley City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valley City?
- Nearby places include Oriska (9.9 mi), Sanborn (11 mi), Rogers (14 mi), Fingal (15 mi), Tower City (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023