Sheldon, North Dakota

Sheldon: city in North Dakota, USA.

About

Sheldon is a city located in the county of Ransom in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 116 and a population density of 527 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 124 inhabitants.

The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.

Quick Facts about Sheldon

Population 124 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Dakota (United States)
County Ransom County
Postal code 58068
Phone Area Codes 701
Area 0.22 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.5858,-97.4912
Altitude 1,089 feet / 332 meters
Establishment January 01, 1882 (144 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 05:03:32 (8th November 2026)
Density 564 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.9% (2010-2020)
Weather 37℉ Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Sheldon is located at 46°35'9"N 97°29'28"W (46.5858000, -97.4912000).

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Weather

37°F
Clear
14 to 17 mph WNW Overnight

Clear. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Sheldon increased by 6.9% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 116 - census
2011 117 0.86% estimation process
2012 121 3.42% estimation process
2013 126 4.13% estimation process
2014 126 0% estimation process
2015 130 3.17% estimation process
2016 128 -1.54% estimation process
2017 126 -1.56% estimation process
2018 125 -0.79% estimation process
2019 125 0% estimation process
2020 124 -0.8% estimation process
Sheldon zip code is 58068. County name: Ransom, County fips: 38073
Jenksville

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sheldon, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
200572 Valley City State University Valley City (ND) 58072

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sheldon, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
FAR Fargo 420 4th Street North RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Sheldon.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sheldon Post Office Sheldon (ND) 58068

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Sheldon, Iowa city in Iowa, United States. with a population of 5,071 people.
  • Sheldon, New York town in New York, United States. with a population of 2,268 people.
  • Sheldon, Vermont town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. with a population of 2,226 people.

Other cities in Ransom County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ransom County , ND.

City Name Population Title
Lisbon 2,015 City in North Dakota