| ZIP Code | 58421 |
|---|---|
| City | Carrington |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| County | Foster County |
| Area Code | 701 |
| Elevation | 1,538 ft |
| Latitude | 47.440419 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.076593 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 38031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.1% ▼ 99% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 559 (26%) |
| Some College | 260 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 283 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 389 (18.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 655 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,688 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,500 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $759/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,504 |
| Vacant Units | 153 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,504 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 153 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 58421 is located in Carrington, North Dakota, within Foster County. With a population of 3,043, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 58421 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,688 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 58421 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $759 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 58421 is primarily White (93.66%). Residents are well-educated — 48.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 58421 stands at 0.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 58421 in Carrington, ND is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,043 residents, a median household income of $84,688, and a median home value of $168,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Dakota.