Dahlen
Census-designated place in Nelson County, North Dakota

Dahlen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nelson County, North Dakota, with 17 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,414 ft (431 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fordville, 7.5 miles NE.
- 17residents (2020 Census)
- 1,414 ftelevation · 431 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 122 / sq mipopulation density
- 58224ZIP code
About Dahlen
Dahlen (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈdɑːɳ]) is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. It was not counted separately during the 2000 census, but was included in the 2010 census, where a population of 18 was reported. The population was 17 at the 2020 census.
Dahlen is also the home to North Dakota's third tallest tower, the WDAZ TV Tower, which is 445.2 meters (1,461 feet) tall. The tower is used by television station WDAZ of Grand Forks. The tower was also used by KGFE of Grand Forks until an ice storm damaged equipment in 2004.
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Dahlen had 17 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17 |
|---|---|
| Density | 122 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dahlen at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1588° N, 97.9324° W |
| ZIP code | 58224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3817620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dahlen
- Fordville7.5 mi NE
- Petersburg10.3 mi S
- Lankin10.8 mi N
- Niagara11.2 mi S
- Michigan City12.6 mi SW
- Conway12.9 mi NE
- Inkster13.3 mi E
- Pisek14.6 mi NE
- Park River18.3 mi NE
- Adams19.2 mi N
- Brocket19.8 mi W
- Lakota20.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dahlen
What county is Dahlen in?
Dahlen is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Dahlen, ND?
17 people lived in Dahlen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dahlen, ND?
The ZIP code of Dahlen is 58224.
What is the elevation of Dahlen?
1,414 feet (431 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dahlen?
Fordville (7.5 mi), Petersburg (10.3 mi), Lankin (10.8 mi), Niagara (11.2 mi), Michigan City (12.6 mi).
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