58438 ZIP Code — Fessenden, ND

Wells County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58438 is located in Fessenden, North Dakota, within Wells County. It covers approximately 158.59 square miles and serves a population of 730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58438

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 $69,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,647. 39% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58438 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

730
population
158.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58438 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58438

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City Status
Fessenden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58341 Harvey (10.8 mi) 58418 Bowdon (15.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 730
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 103
Geography
Land area 158.59 sq mi
Water area 2.31 sq mi
Latitude 47.6674
Longitude -99.5945
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 29.9% 44.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 45.8% 34.3% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 21.1% 17.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.8% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

730
Population
5
People per sq mi
53.1
Median age
$72,647
Median household income
$41,038
Per capita income
$69,900
Median home value
$702
Median monthly rent
80.5%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
377
Housing units
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
19
22
5–9
22
25
10–14
26
6
15–19
6
21
20–24
21
29
25–34
30
45
35–44
48
24
45–54
25
49
55–59
52
48
60–64
51
54
65–74
56
10
75–84
10
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814419.7%
18 and over58680.3%
65 and over14319.6%
Median age53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Other race 1.1%
GroupCount%
White72297.8%
Hispanic or Latino81.1%
Other race81.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.9% 44.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 45.8% 34.3% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 21.1% 17.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.2% 3.8% 6.0%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 6.9%
$50k–$75k 27.5%
$75k–$100k 17.1%
$100k–$150k 11.4%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 8.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k6.9%
$50k–$75k27.5%
$75k–$100k17.1%
$100k–$150k11.4%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+8.1%
Median income$72,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%
$50k–$100k 34.9%
$100k–$150k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 7.1%
$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$69,900
Median rent / month$702
Owner occupied80.5%
Renter occupied19.5%
Vacant24.4%
Single-family detached87.6%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes4.1%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.5%
1990–19993.2%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197914.9%
1960–196917.4%
1950–195913.8%
1940–194916.3%
1939 or earlier26.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.5%
2 bedrooms36.9%
3 bedrooms33.5%
4 bedrooms19.7%
5+ bedrooms5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle20.4%
2 vehicles27.5%
3 or more50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity52.7%
Propane / LP gas38.0%
Fuel oil6.9%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15947.6%
Cohabiting couple72.1%
Male householder, no spouse9628.7%
Female householder, no spouse7221.6%
Households with children under 187221.6%
Households with seniors (65+)11434.1%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.0%15.5%
Married51.5%62.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.7%5.9%
Divorced26.8%15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 35.7%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 11.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.3%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.1%
Bachelor's or higher21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.8%
Kindergarten21.9%
Elementary school7066.0%
High school1615.1%
College / grad school1413.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.1%
Education & healthcare 22.1%
Professional & management 14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Wholesale trade 6.6%
Finance & real estate 5.2%
Public administration 5.2%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.1%
Construction 1.4%
Retail trade 1.4%
Information 1.4%
Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.0%
Service16.7%
Sales & office11.3%
Natural resources & construction18.1%
Production & transportation5.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.2%
Government14.8%
Self-employed16.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone66.0%
Carpool1.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk15.4%
Work from home14.9%
Other means2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)12.4

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 25.0%
18 and over 6.5%
Married-couple families 3.8%
Female-led households 11.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.9%
Retirement income28.4%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP2.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure40.5%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis31.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer9.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.8%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health14.6%
Poor mental health10.6%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.8%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening92.6%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans315.3%
Disability%
Any disability7.3%
Under 184.2%
18–64 years5.2%
65 and over16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance89.0%
Public insurance27.3%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only69394.9%
Spanish30.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)72799.6%
Born in same state72599.3%
Born in different state55576.0%
Foreign born20.3%
Naturalized citizen30.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19927.3%
French192.6%
Italian172.3%
AncestryCount%
English71%
German20.3%
Arab20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.8%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58438

What city is ZIP code 58438 in?

ZIP code 58438 is primarily assigned to Fessenden, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58438 in?

ZIP code 58438 falls within Wells County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58438 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 58438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58438 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 58438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58438?

The median home value in ZIP code 58438 is $69,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 58438?

ZIP code 58438 has an estimated population of 730 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58438 in?

ZIP code 58438 observes the CST timezone.

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