Dilworth Minnesota Map

About Dilworth, Minnesota

Dilworth is a locality in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,713. The population density is 520.4 people per km². Dilworth is located at 46.8766°N, 96.7034°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56529.

Dilworth lies on the western edge of Clay County, a place where the land begins its slow, grand sweep towards the vastness of the Red River Valley. It lies 3.0 miles east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 86°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of Fargo. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle gradients, a vast, fertile plain sculpted by ancient glacial waters and now dedicated to the patient work of agriculture. The sky, an expansive canvas, often holds a profound stillness, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the lonely cry of a hawk circling high above the endless rows of crops. In the hushed light of dawn, the dew-laden fields shimmer with an almost ethereal glow, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the earth. The history of Dilworth is inextricably linked to the arrival of the railroad, a vital artery that opened up this rich agricultural land to settlement and commerce. For generations, the economy here has been rooted in the soil, with wheat and corn forming the backbone of its prosperity, their golden heads bowing in the prairie breeze. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land, a spirit reflected in the close-knit community and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. Though small, Dilworth holds its own, a steadfast presence at the heart of this verdant expanse.

About This Dilworth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dilworth, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.876629, -96.703412. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dilworth and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Dilworth includes the ZIP code (56529), telephone area code (320), county seat of Clay County (Moorhead), and school district assignment (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dilworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.