Fessenden
City in Wells County, North Dakota

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.
- 462residents (2020 Census)
- 1,611 ftelevation · 491 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,047 / sq mipopulation density
- 58438ZIP code
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 had 462 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 462 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi (404 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fessenden at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Wells County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 462 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.6493° N, 99.6270° W |
| ZIP code | 58438 |
| Official website | fessendennd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3826180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fessenden
- Hamberg9.4 mi NE
- Heimdal10.0 mi N
- Cathay12.0 mi SE
- Bowdon13.1 mi S
- Sykeston16.5 mi SE
- Harvey16.7 mi NW
- Selz19.1 mi NW
- Hurdsfield19.9 mi SW
- Maddock22.1 mi N
- New Rockford22.9 mi E
- Martin25.8 mi NW
- Goodrich26.1 mi SW
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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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