Columbus
City in Burke County, North Dakota
Columbus is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,932 ft (589 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Larson, 3.8 miles W.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 1,932 ftelevation · 589 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 510 / sq mipopulation density
- 58727ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census. Columbus was founded in 1906. Both this town and nearby Larson were named for an early postmaster who served the area (Columbus Larson), making it possibly the only town so named that was not named for Christopher Columbus.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $67,900
- Median age
- 53.5
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Columbus had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 510 per sq mi (197 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9050° N, 102.7812° W |
| ZIP code | 58727 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3815460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Larson3.8 mi W
- Lignite10.0 mi E
- Noonan10.5 mi W
- Portal12.2 mi NE
- Flaxton17.7 mi E
- McGregor22.4 mi S
- Crosby23.4 mi W
- Powers Lake24.4 mi S
- Bowbells25.4 mi E
- Wildrose26.4 mi SW
- Ambrose32.0 mi W
- Tioga36.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Burke County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Columbus, ND?
139 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, ND?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 58727.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
1,932 feet (589 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Larson (3.8 mi), Lignite (10.0 mi), Noonan (10.5 mi), Portal (12.2 mi), Flaxton (17.7 mi).
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