58721 ZIP Code — Bowbells, ND

Burke County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58721 is located in Bowbells, North Dakota, within Burke County. It covers approximately 209.24 square miles and serves a population of 433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58721

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($88,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

433

population

209.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowbells	Acceptable
Bowbells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58746 Kenmare (10.5 mi) 58752 Lignite (12.2 mi) 58772 Portal (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	433
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	209.24 sq mi
Water area	4.69 sq mi
Latitude	48.8595
Longitude	-102.2839
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	32.6%	31.0%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	31.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	28.8%	23.3%
Over $200k	8.7%	9.1%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

433

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$88,750

Median household income

$60,146

Per capita income

$119,300

Median home value

$496

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

281

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	90	20.8%
18 and over	343	79.2%
65 and over	77	17.8%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Asian 2.8%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	414	95.4%
Asian	12	2.8%
Two or more races	7	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	31.0%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	31.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	28.8%	23.3%
Over $200k	8.7%	9.1%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 16.8%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	16.8%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$88,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,300
Median rent / month	$496
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	22.4%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	34.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	47.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.1%
Fuel oil	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	54	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	40	19.8%
Households with children under 18	39	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	27.7%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	10.6%
Married	56.3%	65.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	18.0%
Divorced	11.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.2%
Kindergarten	9	12.5%
Elementary school	47	65.3%
High school	13	18.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.8%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 9.1%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Retail trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.2%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.8%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.7%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	411	94.9%
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)	420	97.0%
Born in same state	414	95.6%
Born in different state	317	73.2%
Foreign born	6	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	13	3.0%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	131	30.3%
Dutch	42	9.7%
Italian	31	7.2%
French	28	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	1.4%
Arab	3	0.7%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58721

What city is ZIP code 58721 in?

ZIP code 58721 is primarily assigned to Bowbells, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58721 in?

ZIP code 58721 falls within Burke County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58721 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 58721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58721?

The median home value in ZIP code 58721 is $119,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 58721?

ZIP code 58721 has an estimated population of 433 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58721?

The median household income in ZIP code 58721 is $88,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58721 in?

ZIP code 58721 observes the CST timezone.