Sykeston
City in Wells County, North Dakota

Sykeston is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, with 105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,634 ft (498 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cathay, 6.1 miles N.
- 105residents (2020 Census)
- 1,634 ftelevation · 498 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 266 / sq mipopulation density
- 58486ZIP code
About Sykeston
Sykeston is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 105 at the 2020 census.
Sykeston was founded in 1883 by Richard Sykes, a prominent landowner and founder of several other cities in the state. The city was the county seat of Wells County from 1884 to 1894, when Fessenden took over that role.
As of 2010, the center of population of North Dakota was located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Sykeston.
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Living in Sykeston
- Median household income
- $37,422
- Median home value
- $66,700
- Median age
- 51.2
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Sykeston had 105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 266 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sykeston at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Wells County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 105 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4661° N, 99.3993° W |
| ZIP code | 58486 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3877660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sykeston
- Cathay6.1 mi N
- Carrington12.6 mi E
- Bowdon14.5 mi W
- Fessenden16.5 mi NW
- New Rockford19.1 mi NE
- Hamberg21.2 mi N
- Woodworth22.8 mi S
- Pettibone24.8 mi S
- Hurdsfield24.8 mi W
- Heimdal25.5 mi NW
- Sheyenne28.2 mi NE
- Grace City28.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sykeston
What county is Sykeston in?
Sykeston is in Wells County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Sykeston, ND?
105 people lived in Sykeston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sykeston, ND?
The ZIP code of Sykeston is 58486.
What is the elevation of Sykeston?
1,634 feet (498 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sykeston?
Cathay (6.1 mi), Carrington (12.6 mi), Bowdon (14.5 mi), Fessenden (16.5 mi), New Rockford (19.1 mi).
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