58231 ZIP Code — Fordville, ND

Walsh County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58231 is located in Fordville, North Dakota, within Walsh County. It covers approximately 119.39 square miles and serves a population of 459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58231

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,375. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 30% 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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58231 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

459

population

119.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fordville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58250 Lankin (8.3 mi) 58273 Pisek (9.3 mi) 58270 Park River (12.9 mi) 58272 Petersburg (15.2 mi) 58233 Forest River (15.4 mi) 58266 Niagara (16.1 mi) 58259 Michigan (16.3 mi) 58210 Adams (17.7 mi) 58235 Gilby (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	459
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	119.39 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	48.2166
Longitude	-97.8601
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	34.3%	43.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

459

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$78,375

Median household income

$38,961

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

180

Housing units

16.6%

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	113	24.6%
18 and over	346	75.4%
65 and over	91	19.8%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	441	93.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.8%
Other race	12	2.5%
Black or African American	5	1.1%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	43.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	44.6%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.0%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	26.6%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$78,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	20.1%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	46.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	39	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	27	15.6%
Households with children under 18	47	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	34.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	23.1%
Married	54.9%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	6.7%
Divorced	18.9%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 21.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	13.5%
Kindergarten	2	2.1%
Elementary school	41	42.7%
High school	13	13.5%
College / grad school	27	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.0%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Construction 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Retail trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 0.7%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.8%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	3.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	36.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.3%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	423	92.2%
Spanish	6	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	439	95.6%
Born in same state	434	94.6%
Born in different state	360	78.4%
Foreign born	5	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	20	4.4%
Not a US citizen	14	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	168	36.6%
Italian	41	8.9%
English	18	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1.1%
French	2	0.4%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58231

What city is ZIP code 58231 in?

ZIP code 58231 is primarily assigned to Fordville, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58231 in?

ZIP code 58231 falls within Walsh County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58231 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 58231 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58231?

The median home value in ZIP code 58231 is $79,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 58231?

ZIP code 58231 has an estimated population of 459 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58231?

The median household income in ZIP code 58231 is $78,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58231 in?

ZIP code 58231 observes the CST timezone.