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Zap, ND
City in Mercer County, North Dakota.
Population
200
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
196
ZIP codes
0
Zap and its ZIP codes
Zap at a glance
- Zap is about 17 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Zap, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Zap.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,863
4,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.13M
FY 2026, $11,273 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Zap, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 3°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zap, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Zap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden ValleyCity | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BeulahCity | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| DodgeCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HazenCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| HallidayCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| StantonCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| White ShieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| HebronCity | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| Pick CityCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zap, ND in?
- Zap is in Mercer County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Zap, ND?
- About 200 people live in Zap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zap?
- Nearby places include Golden Valley (6.6 mi), Beulah (6.9 mi), Dodge (13 mi), Hazen (14 mi), Halliday (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023