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Fargo, ND

58102

Cass County County · North Dakota · Pop. 42,810

Last updated: May 2026

Population
42,810
Median Income
$61,717
Median Home
$304,549
Safety Grade
A+
Schools Grade
B

Fargo, North Dakota (ZIP code 58102) is home to approximately 42,810 residents. The median household income in 58102 is $61,717, which is 13% below the national average of $70,784. The cost of living in 58102 is reflected in its housing market - the median home value is $304,549 and the average rent is $1,250/month. 58102 has a violent crime rate of 314.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 18% below the national average - earning it a safety grade of A+. 58102 is served by with an average school rating of 7.5/10. Air quality in 58102 is rated Good with an average AQI of 38. The average commute time in 58102 is 27 minutes, 1 minutes below the national average. Compare 58102 vs national averages and nearby neighborhoods using our free ZipScore intelligence platform.

👥 Demographics

Median Age
38.1
Avg Household Size
2.62
Foreign Born
16.0%
College Degree+
46.5%
High School+
68.0%
Total Households
17,124

Race & Ethnicity

White
64.6%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
2.6%
Asian
3.6%
Other
5.2%

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$61,717
National: $70,784
Per Capita Income
$40,116
Poverty Rate
10.1%
National: 11.6%
Median Family Income
N/A
Gini Coefficient
N/A
Food Stamp Recipients
N/A

Affordability Assessment: Renters in this area spend approximately 24% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.9x the median income.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$304,549
National: $303,400
Median Rent/Month
$1,250
National: $1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
Vacancy Rate
9.2%
Total Housing Units
17,124
Price-to-Rent Ratio
N/A

🔒 Safety & Crime

A+
Safety Grade: A+

Fargo (58102) has violent crime rates close to the national average. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any US city.

Violent Crime Rate
314.0 per 100k
National: 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1550.0 per 100k
National: 1,958.2
Murder Rate
7.00 per 100k
Robbery Rate
69.5 per 100k
Assault Rate
245.9 per 100k
Burglary Rate
351.2 per 100k

🎓 Schools & Education

B
Education Grade: B
1 schools · Avg rating: 7.5/10 · Student-teacher ratio: 19.1:1

Top Schools in 58102

SchoolTypeRatingStudents
Heritage Academy public 7/10 454

🌡️ Climate & Weather

Winter Avg
13°F
Annual Avg
48°F
Summer Avg
86°F
Sunny Days
213
Annual Rainfall
38.0"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Avg Humidity
69%
Climate Zone
midwest climate zone

🌫️ Air Quality

38
Avg AQI
Good
Grade
A-
PM2.5
7.0 µg/m³
Ozone
33.4 ppb
Good Air Days
251 days
Moderate Days
108 days
Unhealthy Days
27 days

⚠️ Natural Disaster Risk

A+
Overall Risk Grade: A+ · FEMA Flood Zone: X
Flood
Moderate
30/100
Earthquake
Low
3/100
Tornado
Moderate
25/100
Hurricane
Low
2/100
Wildfire
Low
12/100

🚗 Commute

Avg Commute
27 min
National: 27.6 min
Drive Alone
65.2%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
15.9%
Walk
1.3%
Bike
1.2%
Carpool
7.4%

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Pros and Cons of Living in Fargo, ND (58102)

Based on crime, housing, income, schools, and air quality data

✅ Pros

  • + Good air quality - average AQI of 38 (rated "Good" by EPA standards)
  • + Strong schools - average school rating 7.5/10
  • + Low natural disaster risk - minimal risk of flooding, earthquakes, and severe weather

⚠️ Cons

No significant concerns identified based on available data.

Data sourced from US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and EPA. Individual experiences may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 58102

What is the population of 58102?

The population of ZIP code 58102 in Fargo, North Dakota is approximately 42,810 people.

Is 58102 safe to live in?

Fargo (58102) has violent crime rates close to the national average. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any US city. Safety Grade: A+.

What is the median income in 58102?

The median household income in 58102 (Fargo, North Dakota) is $61,717. The per capita income is $40,116. The US national median household income is $70,784.

What is the cost of living in 58102?

Renters in this area spend approximately 24% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.9x the median income. Median home value: $304,549. Average rent: $1,250/month.

What are schools like in 58102?

Schools in 58102 receive an Education Grade of B. There are 1 schools with an average rating of 7.5/10 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. See the full schools section above for individual school listings.

What is the crime rate in 58102?

The violent crime rate in 58102 is 314.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average of 380.7. Property crime rate: 1550.0 per 100k (national avg: 1,958.2).

What is the average rent in 58102?

The median monthly rent in 58102 (Fargo, North Dakota) is $1,250/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the median home value in 58102?

The median home value in 58102 (Fargo, North Dakota) is $304,549. The national median home value is $303,400.

Is 58102 a good place to live?

58102 (Fargo, North Dakota) has a ZipScore of 64/100 - our composite score based on safety (25%), affordability (20%), schools (15%), air quality (10%), climate (10%), commute (10%), and disaster risk (10%). This is a good neighborhood with solid fundamentals.

What is the air quality in 58102?

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in 58102 is 38 - rated Good by EPA standards. Average PM2.5 level: 7 µg/m³.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), FBI Uniform Crime Report, EPA AirNow, FEMA National Risk Index, and Open-Meteo. Last updated: May 2026

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