Alexander
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota

Alexander is a city in McKenzie County, North Dakota, with 319 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,188 ft (667 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arnegard, 9.6 miles E.
- 319residents (2020 Census)
- 2,188 ftelevation · 667 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 257 / sq mipopulation density
- 58831ZIP code
About Alexander
Alexander is a city in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 319 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 325 in 2025.
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Living in Alexander
- Median household income
- $121,953
- Median home value
- $229,200
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Alexander had 319 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 319 |
|---|---|
| Density | 257 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alexander at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McKenzie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 319 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8381° N, 103.6432° W |
| ZIP code | 58831 |
| Official website | cityofalexandernd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3801180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alexander
- Arnegard9.6 mi E
- Watford City17.7 mi E
- East Fairview18.2 mi W
- Trenton18.5 mi NW
- Fairview, MT18.9 mi W
- Williston24.3 mi N
- Long Creek25.6 mi NE
- Sidney, MT25.8 mi W
- Springbrook29.8 mi N
- Crane, MT33.0 mi SW
- Epping33.4 mi NE
- Bainville, MT34.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander
What county is Alexander in?
Alexander is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Alexander, ND?
319 people lived in Alexander at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alexander, ND?
The ZIP code of Alexander is 58831.
What is the elevation of Alexander?
2,188 feet (667 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alexander?
Arnegard (9.6 mi), Watford City (17.7 mi), East Fairview (18.2 mi), Trenton (18.5 mi), Fairview (18.9 mi).
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