Valley City
City in Barnes County, North Dakota
Valley City is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, with 6,575 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oriska, 10.2 miles E.
- 6,575residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 1,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 58072ZIP code
About Valley City
Valley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 6,430 in 2025, making it the 13th most populous city in North Dakota.
Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).
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Living in Valley City
- Median household income
- $60,339
- Median home value
- $162,200
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Valley City had 6,575 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,575 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,426 per sq mi (550 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valley City at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Barnes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,575 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.61 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9209° N, 98.0052° W |
| ZIP code | 58072 |
| Official website | valleycity.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3881180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valley City
- Oriska10.2 mi E
- Sanborn10.4 mi W
- Rogers14.1 mi NW
- Fingal14.8 mi SE
- Tower City15.5 mi E
- Kathryn16.6 mi S
- Nome19.1 mi SE
- Leal19.4 mi NW
- Litchville20.3 mi SW
- Dazey20.6 mi NW
- Sibley20.7 mi N
- Buffalo21.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Valley City
What county is Valley City in?
Valley City is in Barnes County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Valley City, ND?
6,575 people lived in Valley City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valley City, ND?
The ZIP code of Valley City is 58072.
What is the elevation of Valley City?
1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valley City?
Oriska (10.2 mi), Sanborn (10.4 mi), Rogers (14.1 mi), Fingal (14.8 mi), Tower City (15.5 mi).
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