% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — North Dakota

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Zip codes in the north-central part of the state, particularly around the Fort Berthold and Turtle Mountain reservation areas, display notably elevated SNAP participation rates reaching 25–50%, forming distinct high-usage clusters against the surrounding low-participation rural areas. Much of western North Dakota, especially zip codes in the Bakken oil region, shows very low SNAP usage (under 5%), likely reflecting the economic impact of the energy sector. Urban centers such as Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks exhibit moderate internal variation, with some zip codes reaching 15–20% while adjacent ones remain below 10%, highlighting intra-city socioeconomic disparities.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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