ZapND
A town of 229, settled in 1913.
Is Zap a good place to live?
Zap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
229 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Zap: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Zap, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Zap.
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Zap work out of town
The typical journey to work for Zap comes to 25 minutes, against 16 minutes in North Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. In Zap, 3% of residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Beulah (16%), Hazen (15%) and Bismarck (15%). The median household income for Zap comes to $95,000.
| Zap | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Zap’s year
A winter brings about 33 inches of snow, with January nights at 3° and July afternoons at 83°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Zap’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Zap. Among adults in the town, 42% have obesity. In Zap, 21% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 23%.
| Zap | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Zap | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 5.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Zap, with inland flooding at the top
Paid flood insurance claims in Zap since 2009: one. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in just over half of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2009, has brought federal aid to Zap households. FEMA puts 36% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 29% to cold waves.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
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Everything we know about Zap
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Zap; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Zap residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Zap for work
Where Zap’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Zap
City in North Dakota, United States
Zap is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 221 as of the 2020 census. and was estimated at 229 in 2025.
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- Established
- 1913
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,847 ft
- ZIP code
- 58580
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Zap
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Zap, ND a good place to live?
Zap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.