58218 ZIP Code — Buxton, ND

Traill County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58218 is located in Buxton, North Dakota, within Traill County. It covers approximately 120.57 square miles and serves a population of 775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58218

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 $222,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

775

population

120.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58218

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buxton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58275 Reynolds (9.1 mi) 58257 Mayville (13.1 mi) 56568 Nielsville (13.3 mi) 58278 Thompson (13.4 mi) 56523 Climax (14.2 mi) 58045 Hillsboro (15 mi) 58240 Hatton (15.8 mi) 56581 Shelly (17 mi) 58274 Portland (18.5 mi) 56723 Fisher (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	775
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	120.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.5849
Longitude	-97.0346
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	34.2%	35.8%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	32.9%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	28.0%	23.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

775

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$66,625

Median household income

$39,744

Per capita income

$222,100

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

19.2%

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	247	31.9%
18 and over	528	68.1%
65 and over	170	21.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	760	98.1%
Two or more races	9	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	35.8%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	32.9%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	28.0%	23.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 12.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	12.9%
Median income	$66,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,100
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	42.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	50.8%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	31.4%
Female householder, no spouse	24	7.9%
Households with children under 18	98	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	42.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	12.2%
Married	72.5%	78.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.6%	3.1%
Divorced	6.8%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	7.0%
Kindergarten	25	10.3%
Elementary school	141	58.0%
High school	42	17.3%
College / grad school	18	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 18.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Retail trade 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.9%

Professional & management 3.0%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	729	94.1%
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)	764	98.6%
Born in same state	763	98.5%
Born in different state	568	73.3%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.4%
Not a US citizen	10	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	364	47%
Italian	47	6.1%
French	40	5.2%
German	36	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	1.9%
English	10	1.3%
Dutch	3	0.4%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58218

What city is ZIP code 58218 in?

ZIP code 58218 is primarily assigned to Buxton, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58218 in?

ZIP code 58218 falls within Traill County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58218 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 58218 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 58218 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 58218 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58218 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 58218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 58218?

ZIP code 58218 has an estimated population of 775 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58218 in?

ZIP code 58218 observes the CST timezone.