58501 ZIP Code — Bismarck, ND
Burleigh County, North Dakota
ZIP code 58501 is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, within Burleigh County. It covers approximately 22.81 square miles and serves a population of 28,579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.
About ZIP code 58501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $266,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $65,777. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,579
population
22.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bismarck | Acceptable |
| Bismarck | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
58505 Bismarck (2.9 mi)
58503 Bismarck (6.4 mi)
58504 Bismarck (8.4 mi)
58558 Menoken (9.4 mi)
58554 Mandan (13.9 mi)
58521 Baldwin (14.1 mi)
58572 Sterling (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,579 |
| Population density | 1,253 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 38 |
| County FIPS | 015 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8225 |
| Longitude | -100.7190 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 701 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 32.1% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 33.7% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
28,579
Population
1,253
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$65,777
Median household income
$36,697
Per capita income
$266,100
Median home value
$914
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
8,681
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
937
Under 5
844
679
5–9
612
909
10–14
818
1,032
15–19
929
1,162
20–24
1,046
2,223
25–34
2,000
1,891
35–44
1,703
1,671
45–54
1,504
914
55–59
823
930
60–64
838
1,203
65–74
1,083
783
75–84
704
706
85+
635
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,872 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 22,707 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,114 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Black or African American
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.8%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,843 | 81.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,276 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,275 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,196 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 823 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 536 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 294 | 1% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 32.1% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 33.7% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $65,777 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
52.2%
$300k–$500k
25.0%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,100 |
| Median rent / month | $914 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 52.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.1% |
| Electricity | 27.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,111 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 762 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,266 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,684 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,264 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,386 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 29.5% |
| Married | 46.4% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 295 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 369 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,015 | 32.6% |
| High school | 1,264 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,239 | 36.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Professional & management
8.4%
Construction
8.3%
Public administration
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 19.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
36.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,569 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,798 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 503 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 153 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 91 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,153 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,898 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 19,553 | 68.4% |
| Foreign born | 255 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,426 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 485 | 34.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,280 | 15% |
| Italian | 2,193 | 7.7% |
| French | 1,270 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 408 | 1.4% |
| English | 406 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 237 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 216 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 160 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58501
What city is ZIP code 58501 in?
ZIP code 58501 is primarily assigned to Bismarck, North Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 58501 in?
ZIP code 58501 falls within Burleigh County, North Dakota.
What is the population of ZIP code 58501?
ZIP code 58501 has an estimated population of 28,579 residents, with a density of 1,253 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 58501?
The median household income in ZIP code 58501 is $65,777, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58501?
The median home value in ZIP code 58501 is $266,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 58501 in?
ZIP code 58501 observes the CST timezone.