58523 ZIP Code — Beulah, ND

Mercer County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58523 is located in Beulah, North Dakota, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 246.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58523

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,268. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,272

population

246.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beulah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58580 Zap (5 mi) 58541 Golden Valley (9.6 mi) 58625 Dodge (12 mi) 58545 Hazen (16.7 mi) 58636 Halliday (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,272
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	246.87 sq mi
Water area	15.17 sq mi
Latitude	47.2778
Longitude	-101.9422
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	35.7%	31.6%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.9%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	34.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,272

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$90,268

Median household income

$37,232

Per capita income

$221,300

Median home value

$1,054

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,641

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

109

5–9

10–14

132

15–19

141

118

20–24

127

137

25–34

146

211

35–44

227

160

45–54

172

122

55–59

130

134

60–64

143

158

65–74

169

75–84

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	21.5%
18 and over	2,568	78.5%
65 and over	651	19.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,061	91.2%
Two or more races	136	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	85	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	1.5%
Asian	25	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	31.6%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.9%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	34.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$90,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,300
Median rent / month	$1,054
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.8%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	34.4%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.2%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	59.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	828	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	261	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	230	16.8%
Households with children under 18	402	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	29.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	14.7%
Married	56.9%	63.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	17.1%
Divorced	7.5%	4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	8.3%
Kindergarten	11	1.6%
Elementary school	254	36.3%
High school	196	28.0%
College / grad school	180	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Retail trade 11.0%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.0%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	18.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,062	93.6%
Spanish	76	2.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	66	2.2%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,211	98.1%
Born in same state	3,198	97.7%
Born in different state	2,318	70.8%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.9%
Not a US citizen	35	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	405	12.4%
Arab	131	4%
Italian	120	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	2.8%
Dutch	10	0.3%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58523

What city is ZIP code 58523 in?

ZIP code 58523 is primarily assigned to Beulah, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58523 in?

ZIP code 58523 falls within Mercer County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58523 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 58523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 58523?

ZIP code 58523 has an estimated population of 3,272 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58523?

The median household income in ZIP code 58523 is $90,268, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58523?

The median home value in ZIP code 58523 is $221,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 58523 in?

ZIP code 58523 observes the CST timezone.