Grand Forks, ND GIS Map
Grand Forks is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, with a population of about 56,588. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Grand Forks County
- Population
- 56,588
- Elevation
- 830 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.9253, -97.0329
- ZIP codes (6)
- 58201, 58202, 58203, 58206, 58207, 58208
- Land area
- 29.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks is a city in and the county seat of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 59,166 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 59,845 in 2024, making it the state's third-most populous city, after Fargo and Bismarck. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or the Grand Cities.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Grand Forks, ND
The Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks 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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Grand Forks Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
59,042
Households
26,171
Median household income
$63,627
Median age
29.6 years
Median home value
$249,900
Median gross rent
$980/mo
Owner-occupied homes
46.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40%
Below poverty level
15.5%
Land area
29.1 sq mi
Population density
2,028 / sq mi
County
Grand Forks 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
52,838
April 2020 (estimates base)
59,173
July 2024 estimate
59,845
Change 2010-2020
+12.0%
Change 2020-2024
+1.1%
Photos of Grand Forks
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Grand Forks
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Grand Forks.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald N. Davies Federal Bldg | 102 N 4th St, 58203 | Owned | 40,078 | — |
| G.F. Borderpatrol Sect. Sta | 1816 17th St NE, 58203 | Leased | 34,000 | Mar 2030 |
| Social Security Bldg - Grand Forks | 124 N 6th St, 58203 | Owned | 8,903 | — |
| Corporate Center - Grand Forks | 402 Demers Avenue, 58201 | Leased | 7,600 | Feb 2042 |
| Shull Building | 1201 N 47th St, 58203 | Leased | 5,088 | Sep 2031 |
| Byron L. Dorgan Passenger Terminal - Gfk | 2301 Airport Dr, 58203 | Leased | 1,490 | Aug 2031 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Grand Forks
General soil map unit at the city center: Perella-Colvin-Bearden
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C/D (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 27.9 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 15 cm
Soil Components
- Colvin23%
Mollisols · Typic Calciaquolls
- Bearden20%
Mollisols · Aeric Calciaquolls
- Colvin15%
Mollisols · Typic Calciaquolls
- Perella11%
Mollisols · Typic Endoaquolls
- Fargo9%
Vertisols · Typic Epiaquerts
- Bearden8%
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 Grand Forks
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Grand Forks Univ (Nws), Nd weather station, elevation 830 ft, 3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 80°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low -1°F
Annual precipitation
22.8 in
Annual snowfall
48.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 15 | 20 | 34 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 70 | 53 | 35 | 21 |
| Avg low °F | -1 | 2 | 17 | 31 | 44 | 55 | 59 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 20 | 6 |
| Precip. in | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.91 | 1.19 | 2.99 | 4.13 | 3.55 | 3.03 | 2.42 | 2.00 | 0.83 | 0.73 |
| Snow in | 9.5 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 13.5 |
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 Grand Forks
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Grand Forks County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 57.7 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
- Ice StormRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- EarthquakeVery 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.
Grand Forks FAQ
What county is Grand Forks in?
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Grand Forks, North Dakota is located in Grand Forks County.
What is the population of Grand Forks?
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Grand Forks has a population of about 56,588, making it the number 3 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Grand Forks?
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The elevation of Grand Forks is approximately 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Grand Forks?
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ZIP codes for Grand Forks include 58201, 58202, 58203, 58206, 58207, 58208.
What time zone is Grand Forks in?
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Grand Forks is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Grand Forks from Bismarck?
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Grand Forks is about 192 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Grand Forks from Fargo?
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Grand Forks is about 73 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Grand Forks?
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Cities near Grand Forks include Grafton, ND (38 miles); Cavalier, ND (66 miles); West Fargo, ND (73 miles); Fargo, ND (73 miles); Moorhead, MN (74 miles).
Local notes for Grand Forks, ND
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.