58529 ZIP Code — Carson, ND

Grant County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58529 is located in Carson, North Dakota, within Grant County. It covers approximately 393.92 square miles and serves a population of 717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58529

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 $72,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,469) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

717

population

393.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

58529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson	Acceptable
Carson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58533 Elgin (15.1 mi) 58568 Selfridge (17 mi) 58535 Flasher (18.5 mi) 58562 New Leipzig (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	717
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	393.92 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	46.3188
Longitude	-101.4897
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	49.8%	48.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.4%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

717

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$60,469

Median household income

$41,642

Per capita income

$72,300

Median home value

$447

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

17.1%

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	189	26.4%
18 and over	528	73.6%
65 and over	180	25.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	658	90%
Two or more races	29	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.9%
Asian	13	1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	48.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	29.4%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	7.5%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$60,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,300
Median rent / month	$447
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	33.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	30.6%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	63.5%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	57	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	80	26.8%
Households with children under 18	81	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	44.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	17.6%
Married	67.8%	59.0%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	4.3%	15.3%
Divorced	10.9%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.8%
Kindergarten	5	4.1%
Elementary school	60	49.6%
High school	38	31.4%
College / grad school	11	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.2%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Professional & management 11.5%

Other services 8.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Retail trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.9%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	31.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	667	93.0%
Spanish	4	0.6%
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)	694	96.8%
Born in same state	690	96.2%
Born in different state	554	77.3%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	23	3.2%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	108	15.1%
Polish	72	10%
Italian	60	8.4%
French	22	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58529

What city is ZIP code 58529 in?

ZIP code 58529 is primarily assigned to Carson, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58529 in?

ZIP code 58529 falls within Grant County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58529 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 58529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 58529 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 58529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58529?

18% of residents in ZIP code 58529 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58529 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 58529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 58529 in?

ZIP code 58529 observes the MST timezone.