58716 ZIP Code — Benedict, ND

Mclean County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58716 is located in Benedict, North Dakota, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 77.22 square miles and serves a population of 306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58716

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,743. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

306

population

77.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benedict	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58759 Max (8.6 mi) 58781 Sawyer (14 mi) 58531 Coleharbor (15.3 mi) 58790 Velva (18.5 mi) 58575 Turtle Lake (18.7 mi) 58792 Voltaire (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	306
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	77.22 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	47.7828
Longitude	-101.0678
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	701

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	34.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	25.6%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

306

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$56,743

Median household income

$23,628

Per capita income

$252,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96	31.4%
18 and over	210	68.6%
65 and over	74	24.2%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	287	93.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	4.2%
Two or more races	6	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	34.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	34.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	25.6%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 46.2%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	46.2%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$56,743

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 57.0%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	38.4%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	33.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	68.4%
3 or more	12.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	59.0%
Fuel oil	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	77.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	17.1%
Households with children under 18	24	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	65.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	23.2%
Married	81.7%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	5.1%
Divorced	2.2%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 36.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.0%
Kindergarten	21	21.2%
Elementary school	50	50.5%
High school	21	21.2%
College / grad school	6	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 61.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Construction 2.1%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	43.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	30.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.6%
Government	55.2%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	38.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.8%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.2%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	303	99.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	306	100.0%
Born in same state	306	100.0%
Born in different state	200	65.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	12.1%
Polish	36	11.8%
Italian	20	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	5.6%
French	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58716

What city is ZIP code 58716 in?

ZIP code 58716 is primarily assigned to Benedict, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58716 in?

ZIP code 58716 falls within Mclean County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58716 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 58716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 58716 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 58716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 58716 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 58716 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 58716 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 58716 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 58716 in?

ZIP code 58716 observes the CST timezone.