58439 ZIP Code — Forbes, ND

Dickey County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58439 is located in Forbes, North Dakota, within Dickey County. It covers approximately 185.97 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58439

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

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.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248
population
185.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58439 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58439

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City Status
Forbes Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58436 Ellendale (17 mi) 57457 Long Lake (18.8 mi) 57456 Leola (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 248
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 185.97 sq mi
Water area 2.58 sq mi
Latitude 46.0258
Longitude -98.8281
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 49.3% 37.7% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 33.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 22.8% 23.3%
Over $200k 10.1% 5.8% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

248
Population
1
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$27,129
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
42.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
107
Housing units
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
3
15
5–9
10
7
10–14
5
2
15–19
1
23
20–24
16
21
25–34
14
2
35–44
1
8
45–54
6
23
55–59
15
21
60–64
14
8
65–74
5
4
75–84
2
10
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184819.4%
18 and over20080.6%
65 and over3614.5%
Median age43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White248100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.3% 37.7% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 33.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 22.8% 23.3%
Over $200k 10.1% 5.8% 6.0%
$15k–$25k 47.0%
$25k–$35k 1.5%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$75k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 22.7%
$150k–$200k 9.1%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k47.0%
$25k–$35k1.5%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$75k–$100k9.1%
$100k–$150k22.7%
$150k–$200k9.1%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%
$50k–$100k 33.3%
$100k–$150k 21.2%
$200k–$300k 21.2%
$300k–$500k 13.6%
$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant38.3%
Single-family detached91.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)1.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.2%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199914.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19796.5%
1960–196918.7%
1950–19598.4%
1940–194910.3%
1939 or earlier30.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms18.7%
3 bedrooms58.9%
4 bedrooms21.5%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle34.8%
2 vehicles43.9%
3 or more21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity28.8%
Propane / LP gas63.6%
Fuel oil1.5%
No fuel used6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3045.5%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2131.8%
Female householder, no spouse1522.7%
Households with children under 1869.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2334.8%
Average household size1.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.2%13.1%
Married65.4%71.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.9%15.2%
Divorced11.5%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 39.1%
Some HS, no diploma 0.6%
HS graduate 34.8%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 1.2%
Graduate / professional 7.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher60.2%
Bachelor's or higher8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1122.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2652.0%
High school36.0%
College / grad school1020.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.7%
Other services 26.5%
Construction 13.9%
Education & healthcare 7.9%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Professional & management 2.6%
Retail trade 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%
Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.0%
Service0.0%
Sales & office1.3%
Natural resources & construction40.4%
Production & transportation15.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.8%
Government9.3%
Self-employed17.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.9%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.9%
Work from home16.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)12.4

Poverty

All people 42.9%
Under 18 years 66.7%
18 and over 41.5%
Married-couple families 46.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.0%
Retirement income36.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure35.1%
High cholesterol33.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer8.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.7%
Binge drinking18.2%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.0%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health11.2%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans52.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years3.7%
65 and over52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.5%
Public insurance22.6%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24096.8%
Spanish2410.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander2410.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)248100.0%
Born in same state248100.0%
Born in different state17570.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English239.3%
Italian218.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab41.6%
French10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access26.6%
Internet access87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58439

What city is ZIP code 58439 in?

ZIP code 58439 is primarily assigned to Forbes, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58439 in?

ZIP code 58439 falls within Dickey County, North Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58439?

43% of residents in ZIP code 58439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58439 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 58439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 58439?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 58439?

ZIP code 58439 has an estimated population of 248 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58439 in?

ZIP code 58439 observes the CST timezone.

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