58421 ZIP Code — Carrington, ND

Foster County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58421 is located in Carrington, North Dakota, within Foster County. It covers approximately 401.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58421

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,461. 38% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58421 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,981

population

401.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carrington	Acceptable
Carrington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58445 Grace City (13.7 mi) 58356 New Rockford (16 mi) 58443 Glenfield (17 mi) 58486 Sykeston (17.3 mi) 58455 Kensal (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,981
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	401.72 sq mi
Water area	8.64 sq mi
Latitude	47.4430
Longitude	-99.0333
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	41.9%	42.0%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.5%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,981

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$80,461

Median household income

$43,742

Per capita income

$168,300

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,167

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

20–24

172

25–34

165

177

35–44

169

165

45–54

158

108

55–59

104

129

60–64

124

174

65–74

166

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	643	21.6%
18 and over	2,338	78.4%
65 and over	698	23.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,819	94.6%
Two or more races	93	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	18	0.6%
Black or African American	16	0.5%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	42.0%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.5%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	21.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	10.4%	10.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$80,461

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,300
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.1%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.1%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	711	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	64	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	296	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	236	18.1%
Households with children under 18	342	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	35.3%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	16.5%
Married	63.4%	57.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	5.7%	14.8%
Divorced	8.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	6.0%
Kindergarten	34	5.6%
Elementary school	263	43.7%
High school	205	34.1%
College / grad school	64	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Information 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	28.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.3

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 6.2%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,823	94.7%
Spanish	18	0.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,981	100.0%
Born in same state	2,974	99.8%
Born in different state	2,369	79.5%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	842	28.2%
Italian	254	8.5%
French	152	5.1%
English	32	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	1%
Dutch	26	0.9%
German	19	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58421

What city is ZIP code 58421 in?

ZIP code 58421 is primarily assigned to Carrington, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58421 in?

ZIP code 58421 falls within Foster County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58421 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 58421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58421?

The median home value in ZIP code 58421 is $168,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 58421?

ZIP code 58421 has an estimated population of 2,981 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58421?

The median household income in ZIP code 58421 is $80,461, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58421 in?

ZIP code 58421 observes the CST timezone.