Portal
City in Burke County, North Dakota
Portal is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, with 125 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,955 ft (596 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lignite, 8.1 miles S.
- 125residents (2020 Census)
- 1,955 ftelevation · 596 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 187 / sq mipopulation density
- 58772ZIP code
About Portal
Portal is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census. Portal was founded in 1893.
Portal sits along the Canadian border and is a major port of entry border crossing for road (connecting US Route 52 and Saskatchewan Highway 39) and rail traffic. North Portal, Saskatchewan is just over the border north of Portal and adjacent to it. It is one of three year-round, 24-hour ports in North Dakota (the others being Dunseith and Pembina).
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Living in Portal
- Median household income
- $115,642
- Median home value
- $87,200
- Median rent
- $674/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Portal had 125 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 125 |
|---|---|
| Density | 187 per sq mi (72 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portal at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 125 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.9944° N, 102.5484° W |
| ZIP code | 58772 |
| Official website | portalnorthdakota.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3863740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portal
- Lignite8.1 mi S
- Flaxton9.8 mi SE
- Columbus12.2 mi SW
- Larson15.9 mi SW
- Bowbells19.1 mi SE
- Noonan22.2 mi W
- Powers Lake30.1 mi S
- Kenmare31.0 mi SE
- McGregor32.5 mi SW
- Crosby34.4 mi W
- Wildrose38.3 mi SW
- Ambrose42.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Portal
What county is Portal in?
Portal is in Burke County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Portal, ND?
125 people lived in Portal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portal, ND?
The ZIP code of Portal is 58772.
What is the elevation of Portal?
1,955 feet (596 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portal?
Lignite (8.1 mi), Flaxton (9.8 mi), Columbus (12.2 mi), Larson (15.9 mi), Bowbells (19.1 mi).
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