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County ProfileND

Nelson County

Population: 3,015 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
3,015
People
Median age
50.1
Housing
Total households
1,338
Income
Median household income
$67,193
Housing
Total housing units
1,783
Employment
Employment rate
58%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
96%
County details
Local time 01:09:37(CT)
NameNelson
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard
Area code701
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates47.9186667, -98.2044283
Land area981.8 sq miles(2,542.9 km²)

Map of Nelson county, North Dakota with ZIP codes

Map of Nelson County, North Dakota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Nelson County

Compare the largest cities in Nelson County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Lakota683$66,0901ZIPs
Mcville392$68,7501ZIPs
Michigan263$75,0001ZIPs
Aneta234$41,9791ZIPs
Petersburg162$72,0831ZIPs
Tolna136$39,8211ZIPs
Pekin75$36,7501ZIPs
Dahlen171ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Nelson County

Review the most populated postal areas across Nelson County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
58344Lakota$66,957895
58254Mcville$86,563546
58212Aneta$60,972476
58259Michigan$55,000403
58380Tolna$67,083383
58272Petersburg$76,875285
58361Pekin$131,106204
58224Dahlen$128,12542

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS