Carrington
City in Foster County, North Dakota

Carrington is a city in Foster County, North Dakota, with 2,080 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,588 ft (484 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sykeston, 12.6 miles W.
- 2,080residents (2020 Census)
- 1,588 ftelevation · 484 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 877 / sq mipopulation density
- 58421ZIP code
About Carrington
Carrington is a city in and the county seat of Foster County, North Dakota, United States. A part of Carrington Township and Wyard Township. The population was 2,080 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,950 in 2025. Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc.
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Living in Carrington
- Median household income
- $77,171
- Median home value
- $150,600
- Median rent
- $778/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Carrington had 2,080 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,080 |
|---|---|
| Density | 877 per sq mi (339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carrington at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Foster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,080 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.37 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4530° N, 99.1312° W |
| ZIP code | 58421 |
| Official website | carringtonnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3812340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carrington
- Sykeston12.6 mi W
- Cathay14.8 mi NW
- New Rockford15.7 mi N
- Grace City16.7 mi NE
- Kensal21.5 mi SE
- Pingree22.5 mi SE
- Woodworth23.0 mi S
- Sheyenne25.9 mi N
- Glenfield26.4 mi E
- McHenry26.6 mi E
- Fessenden26.8 mi NW
- Bowdon27.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carrington
What county is Carrington in?
Carrington is in Foster County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Carrington, ND?
2,080 people lived in Carrington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carrington, ND?
The ZIP code of Carrington is 58421.
What is the elevation of Carrington?
1,588 feet (484 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carrington?
Sykeston (12.6 mi), Cathay (14.8 mi), New Rockford (15.7 mi), Grace City (16.7 mi), Kensal (21.5 mi).
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