Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City, North Dakota | |
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Central Ave and Main Street in Valley City | |
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Logo | |
| Motto: "City of Bridges" | |
Location of Valley City, North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 46°55′23.93″N 98°00′11.36″W / 46.9233139°N 98.0031556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Established | 1874 |
| Incorporated (village) | 1881 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dave Carlsrud (D) |
| Area | |
• City | 4.30 sq mi (11.14 km2) |
| • Land | 4.30 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.010 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• City | 6,575 |
• Estimate (2024) | 6,580 |
| • Density | 1,525.0/sq mi (588.81/km2) |
| • Urban | 6,547 |
| • Metro | 10,726 |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 58072 |
| Area code | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-81180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1032618 |
| Highways | I-94, I-94 Bus. |
| Sales tax | 7.5% |
| Website | valleycity.us |
Valley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 6,580 in 2024, making it the 12th most populous city in North Dakota. Valley City was founded in 1874.
Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).