What are the schools like in Zap, ND?

School district data for Zap is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Zap?

The median household income in Zap, ND is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Zap, ND?

Zap has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.4 inches.

Zap, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Zap, ND affordable or expensive?

Zap's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Zap is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,300 and the median rent is $933 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Zap, ND?

Zap has a violent crime rate of 48.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zap, ND a Good Place to Live?

Zap is a small town of 161 in North Dakota, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Zap stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Zap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zap city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Zap's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zap costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Zap, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$933	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Zap's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.9 /100k

Property Crime

354.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Zap, ND	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zap sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zap, ND
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.4"

Demographics

Metric	Zap, ND	National Avg
Population	161	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Golden Valley, ND 7 mi Beulah, ND 7 mi Dodge, ND 13 mi Hazen, ND 14 mi Halliday, ND 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Zap

Zap, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58580

Zap vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zap, ND affordable or expensive?

Zap's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Zap roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $933/month.

What is the crime rate in Zap, ND?

Zap's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zap?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Zap, ND a good place to live?

Zap, ND has a population of 161, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Zap?

Zap averages 23.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches with about 33.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Zap?

Zap, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58580.

What is the population of Zap?

The population of Zap, North Dakota is 161 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zap?

Key numbers for living in Zap: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income N/A, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.