Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota
Park River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, with 1,424 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 994 ft (303 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pisek, 5.8 miles S.
- 1,424residents (2020 Census)
- 994 ftelevation · 303 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 550 / sq mipopulation density
- 58270ZIP code
About Park River
Park River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2020 census. Park River was founded in 1884. Park River was named after the river Park River.
The controversial and often peripatetic father of John D. Rockefeller, William Avery Rockefeller, lived for a time on a 160-acre ranch in Park River that his son had purchased for him. The senior Rockefeller lived in the town through the 1890s, even after the original property was sold by his son in 1889.
In 1903, a Park River blacksmith named Samuel Holland built a motor car called the Holland Special. He built at least five more cars between 1903 and 1908.
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Living in Park River
- Median household income
- $69,408
- Median home value
- $131,900
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Park River had 1,424 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,424 |
|---|---|
| Density | 550 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Park River at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Walsh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,424 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.3911° N, 97.7427° W |
| ZIP code | 58270 |
| Official website | parkrivernd.govoffice2.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3860900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Park River
- Pisek5.8 mi S
- Edinburg9.1 mi NW
- Lankin9.7 mi SW
- Hoople11.1 mi NE
- Conway11.3 mi S
- Nash11.7 mi NE
- Fordville12.3 mi S
- Crystal14.7 mi N
- Adams15.3 mi W
- Grafton15.5 mi E
- Auburn16.1 mi NE
- Inkster17.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Park River
What county is Park River in?
Park River is in Walsh County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Park River, ND?
1,424 people lived in Park River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Park River, ND?
The ZIP code of Park River is 58270.
What is the elevation of Park River?
994 feet (303 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Park River?
Pisek (5.8 mi), Edinburg (9.1 mi), Lankin (9.7 mi), Hoople (11.1 mi), Conway (11.3 mi).
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