Fargo, ND GIS Map
Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, with a population of about 125,990. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Cass County
- Population
- 125,990
- Elevation
- 903 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8772, -96.7898
- ZIP codes (13)
- 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105, 58106, 58107 …
- Land area
- 51.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Fargo, ND
Fargo is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The population was 125,990 at the 2020 census and estimated at 136,285 in 2024. Fargo and its twin city of Moorhead, Minnesota, form the core of the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area, which had a population of 248,591 in 2020. It is the county seat of Cass County.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Fargo
- Moorhead, MN1 mi
- West Fargo, ND5 mi
- Wahpeton, ND43 mi
- Fergus Falls, MN53 mi
- Valley City, ND57 mi
- Grand Forks, ND73 mi
- Jamestown, ND91 mi
- Alexandria, MN96 mi
Other Cities in Cass County
GIS Data for Fargo, ND
The Fargo map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Fargo without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Fargo Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
131,627
Households
59,970
Median household income
$66,998
Median age
31.8 years
Median home value
$281,900
Median gross rent
$946/mo
Owner-occupied homes
43.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
Below poverty level
12.9%
Land area
51.5 sq mi
Population density
2,557 / sq mi
County
Fargo Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
105,549
April 2020 (estimates base)
125,949
July 2024 estimate
136,285
Change 2010-2020
+19.3%
Change 2020-2024
+8.2%
Photos of Fargo
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Fargo
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Fargo.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fb-Po - Fargo | 657 2nd Ave N, 58102 | Owned | 202,901 | — |
| Quentin N. Burdick CT Annex | 655 1st Ave N, 58102 | Owned | 95,274 | — |
| Fb-Ct - Fargo | 655 1st Ave N, 58102 | Owned | 91,476 | — |
| Gast Building | 1025 28th St S, 58103 | Leased | 14,800 | Feb 2028 |
| Case Plaza Office | 1 North Second Street, 58102 | Leased | 12,225 | Feb 2039 |
| Capital Square Building | 1665 43rd St S, 58103 | Leased | 8,834 | Jan 2030 |
| Federal Square - Fargo | 112 Roberts St N, 58102 | Leased | 5,178 | Oct 2037 |
| Municipal Airport Authority | Westside Terminal 2801 32nd Ave NW, 58102 | Leased | 1,500 | Jan 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Fargo
General soil map unit at the city center: Fargo
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 46 cm
Soil Components
- Fargo63%
Vertisols · Typic Epiaquerts
- Fargo10%
Vertisols · Typic Epiaquerts
- Hegne8%
Vertisols · Typic Calciaquerts
- Colvin7%
Mollisols · Typic Calciaquolls
- Fargo5%
Vertisols · Typic Epiaquerts
- Bearden3%
Mollisols · Aeric Calciaquolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Fargo
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Moorhead, Mn weather station, elevation 904 ft, 2.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 0°F
Annual precipitation
26.1 in
Annual snowfall
52.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 17 | 23 | 37 | 54 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 55 | 38 | 23 |
| Avg low °F | 0 | 4 | 18 | 32 | 45 | 56 | 61 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 21 | 8 |
| Precip. in | 0.73 | 0.72 | 1.33 | 1.72 | 3.40 | 4.66 | 3.37 | 2.74 | 2.94 | 2.51 | 1.05 | 0.92 |
| Snow in | 12.2 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 8.0 | 10.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Fargo
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cass County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 82.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- HailRelatively High
- Ice StormVery High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Fargo FAQ
What county is Fargo in?
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Fargo, North Dakota is located in Cass County.
What is the population of Fargo?
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Fargo has a population of about 125,990, making it the largest of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Fargo?
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The elevation of Fargo is approximately 903 feet (275 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Fargo?
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ZIP codes for Fargo include 58102, 58103, 58104, 58105, 58106, 58107, 58108, 58109, 58121, 58122, 58124, 58125, 58126.
What time zone is Fargo in?
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Fargo is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Fargo from Bismarck?
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Fargo is about 189 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
What cities are near Fargo?
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Cities near Fargo include Moorhead, MN (1 miles); West Fargo, ND (5 miles); Wahpeton, ND (43 miles); Fergus Falls, MN (53 miles); Valley City, ND (57 miles).
Local notes for Fargo, ND
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.