West Fargo
City in Cass County, North Dakota
West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, with 38,626 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 896 ft (273 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fargo, 3.6 miles E.
- 38,626residents (2020 Census)
- 896 ftelevation · 273 m
- 16.2 sq miland area · 41.9 km²
- 2,388 / sq mipopulation density
- 58078ZIP code
About West Fargo
West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. West Fargo is classified as the western neighboring city of Fargo. The population was 38,626 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,027 in 2024, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Dakota. It is part of the Fargo–Moorhead, ND-MN metropolitan area. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities.
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Living in West Fargo
- Median household income
- $90,665
- Median home value
- $321,900
- Median rent
- $1,111/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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West Fargo had 38,626 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,626 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,388 per sq mi (922 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Fargo at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,626 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.17 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8589° N, 96.9056° W |
| ZIP code | 58078 |
| Official website | westfargond.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3884780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Fargo
- Fargo3.6 mi E
- Prairie Rose4.4 mi SE
- Reile's Acres5.1 mi N
- Frontier5.3 mi SE
- Horace7.1 mi S
- Briarwood7.2 mi SE
- Mapleton7.3 mi W
- Harwood7.5 mi N
- Moorhead, MN7.6 mi E
- North River7.9 mi NE
- Dilworth, MN10.0 mi E
- Brooktree Park10.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Fargo
What county is West Fargo in?
West Fargo is in Cass County, North Dakota.
What is the population of West Fargo, ND?
38,626 people lived in West Fargo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Fargo, ND?
The ZIP code of West Fargo is 58078.
What is the elevation of West Fargo?
896 feet (273 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Fargo?
Fargo (3.6 mi), Prairie Rose (4.4 mi), Reile's Acres (5.1 mi), Frontier (5.3 mi), Horace (7.1 mi).
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