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Grand forks, ND — ZIP 58203

Population: 16,478 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 58203 (Grand forks, ND) is $248,140 — up 8.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,298/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, icestorm, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,140

Median home value

+8.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,140
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+36.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$248,140
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
20
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,298/mo
1-year rent change
+12.6%

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
ND VISION SERVICES, GRAND FORKS 1
Schools include
SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, WILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, coldWave, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.5 in
Annual snowfall
50.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
J J and T Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL, NORTH VALLEY HEALTH CENTER, ALTRU HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-396 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,456
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,323
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 58203State medianUS median
Median home value$248,140$247,781$289,727
Typical rent$1,298/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,456$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 58203?
$248,140.
What is typical rent in ZIP 58203?
Typical rent: $1,298/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 58203?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, coldWave, hail, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 58203?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 58203?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 58203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 58203?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 58203?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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