58228 ZIP Code — Emerado, ND

Grand Forks County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58228 is located in Emerado, North Dakota, within Grand Forks County. It covers approximately 107.02 square miles and serves a population of 716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58228

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,854.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

716
population
107.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58228 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58228

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City Status
Emerado Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58204 Grand Forks Afb (5.4 mi) 58205 Grand Forks Afb (6.2 mi) 58214 Arvilla (6.8 mi) 58258 Mekinock (9.6 mi) 58201 Grand Forks (11.3 mi) 58203 Grand Forks (12.9 mi) 58278 Thompson (13.1 mi) 58267 Northwood (13.2 mi) 58202 Grand Forks (14 mi) 58240 Hatton (15.3 mi) 58251 Larimore (15.5 mi) 58235 Gilby (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 716
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 035
Geography
Land area 107.02 sq mi
Water area 0.44 sq mi
Latitude 47.8752
Longitude -97.3669
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 39.6% 46.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 20.1% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 4.0% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

716
Population
7
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$63,854
Median household income
$35,692
Per capita income
$159,800
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
349
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
30
17
5–9
15
30
10–14
26
11
15–19
9
36
20–24
30
68
25–34
57
58
35–44
49
34
45–54
29
19
55–59
16
23
60–64
19
34
65–74
28
23
75–84
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816923.6%
18 and over54776.4%
65 and over10514.7%
Median age34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%
Black or African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or more races 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White59181.2%
Black or African American537.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native344.7%
Two or more races304.1%
Hispanic or Latino121.6%
Asian40.5%
Other race40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 46.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 27.0% 20.1% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 4.0% 6.0%
Under $10k 3.2%
$10k–$15k 0.9%
$15k–$25k 2.7%
$25k–$35k 9.1%
$35k–$50k 21.2%
$50k–$75k 20.9%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 3.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.2%
$10k–$15k0.9%
$15k–$25k2.7%
$25k–$35k9.1%
$35k–$50k21.2%
$50k–$75k20.9%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k20.6%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+3.2%
Median income$63,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%
$50k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 15.0%
$200k–$300k 25.2%
$300k–$500k 12.8%
$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,800
Median rent / month$821
Owner occupied69.0%
Renter occupied31.0%
Vacant25.3%
Single-family detached49.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.1%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.3%
2010–20192.2%
2000–200910.8%
1990–199911.7%
1980–198925.6%
1970–197922.0%
1960–19697.7%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19492.9%
1939 or earlier10.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms24.9%
3 bedrooms49.6%
4 bedrooms16.1%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle27.1%
2 vehicles34.5%
3 or more36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas35.7%
Electricity31.0%
Propane / LP gas28.3%
Fuel oil2.7%
Wood1.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13941.0%
Cohabiting couple5115.0%
Male householder, no spouse7522.1%
Female householder, no spouse7421.8%
Households with children under 188023.6%
Households with seniors (65+)8224.2%
Average household size2.11

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.2%18.3%
Married44.2%50.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.6%12.6%
Divorced18.0%18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.7%
HS graduate 23.3%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 11.5%
Bachelor's degree 21.0%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.9%
Bachelor's or higher28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool95.6%
Kindergarten63.8%
Elementary school7546.9%
High school2113.1%
College / grad school4930.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%
Agriculture & mining 13.2%
Retail trade 10.7%
Manufacturing 10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%
Construction 8.8%
Finance & real estate 5.9%
Professional & management 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Public administration 4.9%
Other services 2.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.9%
Service22.0%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction24.4%
Production & transportation10.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.2%
Government21.5%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.2%
Carpool10.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home6.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.8

Poverty

All people 9.5%
Under 18 years 12.4%
18 and over 8.6%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.4%
Retirement income22.4%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP8.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure30.1%
High cholesterol30.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis21.3%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.2%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking20.7%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression17.8%
Fair or poor health10.4%
Poor mental health11.9%
Poor physical health8.1%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.3%
Visited dentist68.5%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss9.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7513.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years10.3%
65 and over22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.6%
Public insurance25.0%
No insurance9.3%
Uninsured under 197.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only65190.9%
Spanish111.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)67394.0%
Born in same state66793.2%
Born in different state40356.3%
Foreign born60.8%
Naturalized citizen436.0%
Not a US citizen2967.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish15321.4%
Italian9713.5%
French436%
Arab273.8%
AncestryCount%
German71%
Dutch40.6%
English30.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access47.3%
Internet access99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58228

What city is ZIP code 58228 in?

ZIP code 58228 is primarily assigned to Emerado, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58228 in?

ZIP code 58228 falls within Grand Forks County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58228 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 58228 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58228?

The median home value in ZIP code 58228 is $159,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 58228?

ZIP code 58228 has an estimated population of 716 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58228?

The median household income in ZIP code 58228 is $63,854, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58228 in?

ZIP code 58228 observes the CST timezone.

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