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Zap

North Dakota · 221 residents · 1.018 sq mi
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Zap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $79,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−4%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
−1%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971441922392861990201020202024Zap
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,871
+66%since 2000
from $16,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services17.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+123%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(200)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(16)
Diversity Score25.2%(56)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+146%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zap, North Dakota?

Zap, North Dakota has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zap, North Dakota?

The typical household in Zap, North Dakota earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zap, North Dakota expensive?

In Zap, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Zap, North Dakota?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Zap, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zap, North Dakota?

About 10.6% of people in Zap, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zap, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Zap, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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