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Wahpeton, ND
City in Richland County, North Dakota. ZIP codes: 58076.
Population
8,010
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,496
ZIP codes
1
Wahpeton and its ZIP codes
Wahpeton at a glance
- Wahpeton is about 131 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $62,750 a year, 18% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (31% below North Dakota) and median rent is $751 a month.
Local data for Wahpeton, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wahpeton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,750
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,294), Norwegian Americans (1,430), Irish Americans (456).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Wahpeton.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,749
7,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,548
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $7,839 per person
PPP loans
$57K
1 loan, 4 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wahpeton, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wahpeton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
898
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
52
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / -1°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wahpeton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Wahpeton
1 in or overlapping Wahpeton. Population shown
Cities near Wahpeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge, MNCity | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| DwightCity | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Doran, MNCity | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Great BendCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Kent, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MooretonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AbercrombieCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Foxhome, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| FairmountCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Campbell, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BarneyCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| ColfaxCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| MantadorCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| HankinsonCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Rothsay, MNCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Wolverton, MNCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wahpeton, ND in?
- Wahpeton is in Richland County, North Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Wahpeton, ND?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wahpeton include 58076.
- What is the population of Wahpeton, ND?
- About 8,010 people live in Wahpeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wahpeton?
- Nearby places include Breckenridge, MN (1.3 mi), Dwight (6.6 mi), Doran, MN (8.3 mi), Great Bend (12 mi), Kent, MN (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023