58838 ZIP Code — Cartwright, ND

Mckenzie County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58838 is located in Cartwright, North Dakota, within Mckenzie County. It covers approximately 257.14 square miles and serves a population of 309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58838

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 $210,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,969.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

309

population

257.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cartwright	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58835 Arnegard (12.3 mi) 58831 Alexander (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	309
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	257.14 sq mi
Water area	7.31 sq mi
Latitude	47.6724
Longitude	-103.7368
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	22.5%	26.9%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	32.6%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	31.7%	23.3%
Over $200k	17.5%	8.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

309

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$92,969

Median household income

$54,307

Per capita income

$210,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

153

Housing units

20.6%

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	67	21.7%
18 and over	242	78.3%
65 and over	68	22.0%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 10.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	268	86.7%
Two or more races	32	10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.9%
Asian	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.5%	26.9%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	32.6%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	31.7%	23.3%
Over $200k	17.5%	8.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$92,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	32.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	17.0%
3 or more	69.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	67.3%
Fuel oil	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	35	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	28	19.0%
Households with children under 18	29	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	30.6%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	27.9%
Married	56.2%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.0%
Divorced	22.3%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	42.6%
High school	35	57.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.4%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Construction 16.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.8%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	1.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.9%
Retirement income	10.2%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	22.0%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	20.9%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	23.3%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	48.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	96.8%
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)	309	100.0%
Born in same state	309	100.0%
Born in different state	85	27.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	65	21%
French	41	13.3%
Italian	32	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	3.2%
Arab	7	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58838

What city is ZIP code 58838 in?

ZIP code 58838 is primarily assigned to Cartwright, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58838 in?

ZIP code 58838 falls within Mckenzie County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58838 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 58838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 58838?

ZIP code 58838 has an estimated population of 309 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58838?

The median household income in ZIP code 58838 is $92,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58838?

The median home value in ZIP code 58838 is $210,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58838 in?

ZIP code 58838 observes the CST timezone.