Fargo
City in Cass County, North Dakota
Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, with 125,990 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prairie Rose, 3.3 miles S.
- 125,990residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 52.2 sq miland area · 135.2 km²
- 2,413 / sq mipopulation density
- 58103main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Fargo
Fargo is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The population was 125,990 at the 2020 census and estimated at 136,285 in 2024. Fargo and its twin city of Moorhead, Minnesota, form the core of the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area, which had a population of 248,591 in 2020. It is the county seat of Cass County.
Fargo was founded in 1871 on the Red River of the North floodplain. It is a cultural, retail, health care, educational, and industrial center for southeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. North Dakota State University is in the city.
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Living in Fargo
- Median household income
- $66,998
- Median home value
- $281,900
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Fargo had 125,990 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 125,990 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,413 per sq mi (932 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fargo at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 125,990 (2020) |
| Land area | 52.20 sq mi (135.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8647° N, 96.8291° W |
| ZIP codes | 58103, 56560, 56562, 56563, 58102, 58104, 58105 |
| Official website | ci.fargo.nd.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3825700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fargo
- Prairie Rose3.3 mi S
- West Fargo3.6 mi W
- Moorhead, MN4.0 mi E
- Frontier4.5 mi S
- Reile's Acres4.9 mi NW
- Briarwood5.6 mi S
- North River6.0 mi N
- Dilworth, MN6.4 mi E
- Harwood7.4 mi N
- Horace8.4 mi SW
- Sabin, MN10.1 mi SE
- Brooktree Park10.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fargo
What county is Fargo in?
Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Fargo, ND?
125,990 people lived in Fargo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fargo, ND?
The main ZIP code is 58103. Other ZIP codes: 56560, 56562, 56563, 58102, 58104, 58105.
What is the elevation of Fargo?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fargo?
Prairie Rose (3.3 mi), West Fargo (3.6 mi), Moorhead (4.0 mi), Frontier (4.5 mi), Reile's Acres (4.9 mi).
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