Grafton
City in Walsh County, North Dakota

Grafton is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, with 4,170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 6.6 miles N.
- 4,170residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 1,263 / sq mipopulation density
- 58237ZIP code
About Grafton
Grafton is a city and the county seat of Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 4,170 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,027 in 2024, making it the 16th-most populous city in North Dakota.
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Living in Grafton
- Median household income
- $62,679
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Grafton had 4,170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,263 per sq mi (487 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grafton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Walsh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,170 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.30 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.4139° N, 97.4062° W |
| ZIP code | 58237 |
| Official website | graftonnd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3831820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grafton
- Auburn6.6 mi N
- Nash7.0 mi NW
- Minto8.5 mi S
- Hoople13.6 mi NW
- Forest River13.9 mi S
- St. Thomas14.3 mi N
- Drayton14.6 mi NE
- Ardoch14.7 mi S
- Park River15.5 mi W
- Pisek15.7 mi SW
- Crystal17.5 mi NW
- Conway17.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grafton
What county is Grafton in?
Grafton is in Walsh County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Grafton, ND?
4,170 people lived in Grafton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grafton, ND?
The ZIP code of Grafton is 58237.
What is the elevation of Grafton?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grafton?
Auburn (6.6 mi), Nash (7.0 mi), Minto (8.5 mi), Hoople (13.6 mi), Forest River (13.9 mi).
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