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Walsh County, ND
15 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Walsh County, North Dakota.
Population
10,396
Land area
1,282sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Walsh County
Walsh County at a glance
- Walsh County is 29% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,944 a year, 6% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 (47% below North Dakota) and median rent is $748 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Grafton (4,102), Park River (1,458) and Minto (718).
Local data for Walsh County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walsh County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,944
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$132,700
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (3,029), German Americans (1,928), Mexican Americans (1,117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,696
4,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.1M
FY 2026, $7,958 per person
PPP loans
$33.2M
868 loans, 3,586 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$325K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Walsh County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walsh County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
988
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
46
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walsh County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walsh County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Walsh County, ND?
- Grafton is the largest city or town in Walsh County, with about 4,102 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Walsh County?
- Walsh County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58210, 58229, 58231, 58237, 58243.
- What is the population of Walsh County, ND?
- About 10,396 people live in Walsh County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Walsh County?
- Walsh County borders Grand Forks County, Ramsey County, Marshall County, MN, Pembina County, Cavalier County, Nelson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023