Benson County, ND ZIP Codes
North Dakota (ND) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
5,809
population (2021)
-12.8%
pop change since 2010
38005
FIPS code
Benson County ZIP code map
About Benson County
Benson County is located in North Dakota and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,809 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.8% from 6,660 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benson County is 38005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,809 |
| 2010 population | 6,660 |
| Change | -12.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| FIPS code | 38005 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benson County
ZIP codes for Benson County, ND (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58332 | Esmond | Benson | View map |
| 58335 | Fort Totten | Benson | View map |
| 58343 | Knox | Benson | View map |
| 58346 | Leeds | Benson | View map |
| 58348 | Maddock | Benson | View map |
| 58351 | Minnewaukan | Benson | View map |
| 58357 | Oberon | Benson | View map |
| 58370 | Saint Michael | Benson | View map |
| 58379 | Tokio | Benson | View map |
| 58381 | Warwick | Benson | View map |
| 58386 | York | Benson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,278
Population
39.9
Median age
$63,981
Median household income
$29,876
Per capita income
$98,590
Median home value
$375
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
1,701
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
161
Under 5
126
177
5–9
138
191
10–14
149
177
15–19
138
132
20–24
103
303
25–34
236
237
35–44
185
226
45–54
177
220
55–59
171
140
60–64
110
270
65–74
210
134
75–84
104
35
85+
28
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,164 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,114 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 781 | 26.0% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
37.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,396 | 55.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,614 | 37.2% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $63,981 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.8%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,590 |
| Median rent / month | $375 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 12.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.4% |
| 3 or more | 51.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 34.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 53.5% |
| Fuel oil | 7.4% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 766 | 56.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 79 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 367 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 350 | 17.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 529 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 565 | 45.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 23.1% |
| Married | 49.6% | 58.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
18.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 52 | 15.6% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 488 | 33.3% |
| High school | 284 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 210 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Agriculture & mining
14.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
8.3%
Other services
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Public administration
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Retail trade
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.6% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.6% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 12.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.7% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
23.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 297 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.4% |
| Public insurance | 51.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,991 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 179 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,220 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 4,211 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,653 | 81.5% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 58 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 28.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,212 | 28.3% |
| Italian | 260 | 6.1% |
| French | 103 | 2.4% |
| Dutch | 68 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 36 | 0.8% |
| German | 26 | 0.6% |
| English | 17 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 88.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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