58422 ZIP Code — Cathay, ND

Wells County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58422 is located in Cathay, North Dakota, within Wells County. It covers approximately 130.41 square miles and serves a population of 202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58422

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($137,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58422 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

202

population

130.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cathay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	202
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	130.41 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	47.6231
Longitude	-99.3940
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	29.6%	44.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.7%	23.3%
Over $200k	9.3%	3.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

202

Population

People per sq mi

28.3

Median age

$137,500

Median household income

$60,287

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

34.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	41.1%
18 and over	119	58.9%
65 and over	28	13.9%
Median age	28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	195	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.9%
Other race	6	2.9%
Two or more races	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	44.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	17.7%	23.3%
Over $200k	9.3%	3.8%	6.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 38.2%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	38.2%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$137,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.9%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 42.4%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	27.8%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	22.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	58.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	82.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2	2.9%
Female householder, no spouse	20	29.4%
Households with children under 18	34	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	27.9%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	90.0%	68.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.0%
Divorced	10.0%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 14.3%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 34.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	38.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.0%
Elementary school	29	58.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 56.8%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Public administration 9.1%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Retail trade 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	75.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	30.7%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	52.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.9%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	16.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	7.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.1%
Public insurance	17.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	150	74.3%
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)	202	100.0%
Born in same state	202	100.0%
Born in different state	105	52.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	75	37.1%
Italian	7	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	2%
Arab	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58422

What city is ZIP code 58422 in?

ZIP code 58422 is primarily assigned to Cathay, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58422 in?

ZIP code 58422 falls within Wells County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58422 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 58422 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 58422 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 58422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58422?

The median household income in ZIP code 58422 is $137,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58422?

The median home value in ZIP code 58422 is $154,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 58422 in?

ZIP code 58422 observes the CST timezone.