Fessenden

City in Wells County, North Dakota

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Fessenden is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, with 462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,611 ft (491 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamberg, 9.4 miles NE.

About Fessenden

Fessenden is a city in and the county seat of Wells County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1893 and is home of the Wells County Fair. The population was 462 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Fessenden

Median household income
$65,962
Median home value
$70,900
Median rent
$547/mo
Median age
42.1
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Fessenden, ND population

Fessenden had 462 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census462
Density1,047 per sq mi (404 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fessenden at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyWells County
TypeCity
Population462 (2020)
Land area0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates47.6493° N, 99.6270° W
ZIP code58438
Official websitefessendennd.com
Census code (GEOID)3826180

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fessenden

What county is Fessenden in?

Fessenden is in Wells County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Fessenden, ND?

462 people lived in Fessenden at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fessenden, ND?

The ZIP code of Fessenden is 58438.

What is the elevation of Fessenden?

1,611 feet (491 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fessenden?

Hamberg (9.4 mi), Heimdal (10.0 mi), Cathay (12.0 mi), Bowdon (13.1 mi), Sykeston (16.5 mi).

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