58418 ZIP Code — Bowdon, ND

Wells County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58418 is located in Bowdon, North Dakota, within Wells County. It covers approximately 245.28 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58418

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 $82,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,068) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58418 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

415
population
245.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58418

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bowdon Acceptable
Bowdon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58451 Hurdsfield (12.4 mi) 58486 Sykeston (13.7 mi) 58438 Fessenden (15.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 415
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 103
Geography
Land area 245.28 sq mi
Water area 5.63 sq mi
Latitude 47.4504
Longitude -99.6720
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 43.5% 44.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 25.4% 34.3% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 17.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 11.9% 3.8% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

415
Population
2
People per sq mi
53.2
Median age
$58,068
Median household income
$63,043
Per capita income
$82,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
220
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
15
17
5–9
15
5
10–14
5
4
15–19
4
4
20–24
4
34
25–34
30
11
35–44
9
31
45–54
27
13
55–59
12
22
60–64
20
32
65–74
29
20
75–84
17
10
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188019.3%
18 and over33580.7%
65 and over11628.0%
Median age53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%
Two or more races 0.2%
GroupCount%
White41499.8%
Two or more races10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.5% 44.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 25.4% 34.3% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 17.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 11.9% 3.8% 6.0%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 2.4%
$15k–$25k 19.3%
$25k–$35k 2.9%
$35k–$50k 15.0%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 3.4%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k+ 11.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k2.4%
$15k–$25k19.3%
$25k–$35k2.9%
$35k–$50k15.0%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k3.4%
$100k–$150k12.6%
$150k–$200k13.5%
$200k+11.6%
Median income$58,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.4%
$50k–$100k 29.4%
$100k–$150k 5.0%
$150k–$200k 11.1%
$200k–$300k 12.8%
$300k–$500k 6.1%
$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$82,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached85.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.1%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.6%
1990–19998.5%
1980–198912.1%
1970–19799.3%
1960–196921.5%
1950–19596.1%
1940–194910.1%
1939 or earlier28.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom10.5%
2 bedrooms21.9%
3 bedrooms35.6%
4 bedrooms15.4%
5+ bedrooms15.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle22.7%
2 vehicles33.8%
3 or more41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.7%
Electricity29.5%
Propane / LP gas57.5%
Fuel oil4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10550.7%
Cohabiting couple199.2%
Male householder, no spouse5225.1%
Female householder, no spouse3115.0%
Households with children under 184320.8%
Households with seniors (65+)8340.1%
Average household size2.00

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.8%13.5%
Married57.5%65.8%
Separated0.5%0.6%
Widowed5.4%11.6%
Divorced3.8%8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 35.4%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 30.2%
Graduate / professional 0.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.9%
Bachelor's or higher30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1017.5%
Kindergarten1017.5%
Elementary school2238.6%
High school814.0%
College / grad school712.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.8%
Education & healthcare 16.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%
Transportation & utilities 9.0%
Retail trade 8.5%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 2.7%
Other services 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.9%
Service21.8%
Sales & office14.4%
Natural resources & construction6.4%
Production & transportation9.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector55.9%
Government11.2%
Self-employed33.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone50.5%
Carpool18.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.0%
Work from home18.8%
Other means5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)27.4

Poverty

All people 18.8%
Under 18 years 50.0%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 68.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.8%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security5.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.0%
High blood pressure41.8%
High cholesterol37.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis32.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer10.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.3%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.6%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health15.0%
Poor mental health10.4%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.0%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening93.4%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans288.4%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.7%
65 and over31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.2%
Public insurance44.3%
No insurance8.4%
Uninsured under 194.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38392.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)415100.0%
Born in same state415100.0%
Born in different state30473.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish6315.2%
French194.6%
Arab153.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian81.9%
English41%
Dutch20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.9%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58418

What city is ZIP code 58418 in?

ZIP code 58418 is primarily assigned to Bowdon, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58418 in?

ZIP code 58418 falls within Wells County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58418 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 58418 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 58418 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 58418 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 58418 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 58418 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58418?

19% of residents in ZIP code 58418 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 58418 in?

ZIP code 58418 observes the CST timezone.

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