58233 ZIP Code — Forest River, ND

Walsh County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58233 is located in Forest River, North Dakota, within Walsh County. It covers approximately 107.06 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58233

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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,029.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% 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%.

Overall, ZIP code 58233 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

277

population

107.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forest River	Acceptable
Forest River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58235 Gilby (8.9 mi) 58273 Pisek (9.7 mi) 58261 Minto (10.1 mi) 58237 Grafton (14.1 mi) 58256 Manvel (15.3 mi) 58231 Fordville (15.4 mi) 58258 Mekinock (16.4 mi) 58270 Park River (17.5 mi) 58205 Grand Forks Afb (18.5 mi) 58204 Grand Forks Afb (19.5 mi) 58214 Arvilla (19.7 mi) 56744 Oslo (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	107.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	48.2166
Longitude	-97.5248
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	36.1%	43.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	17.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	13.9%	5.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$91,029

Median household income

$50,813

Per capita income

$145,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

175

Housing units

23.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	10.8%
18 and over	247	89.2%
65 and over	66	23.8%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	261	92.9%
Two or more races	11	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.4%
Asian	4	1.4%
Black or African American	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	43.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	34.3%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	17.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	13.9%	5.0%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$91,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	43.3%
Fuel oil	18.7%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	54	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	4.7%
Households with children under 18	14	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	30.0%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	8.0%
Married	49.3%	77.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.0%
Divorced	22.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 37.6%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	32.6%
High school	14	32.6%
College / grad school	14	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.7%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	1.4%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	3.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.3%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	98.6%
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)	272	98.2%
Born in same state	272	98.2%
Born in different state	201	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.8%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	70	25.3%
Italian	19	6.9%
French	14	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	5.1%
English	4	1.4%
Dutch	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58233

What city is ZIP code 58233 in?

ZIP code 58233 is primarily assigned to Forest River, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58233 in?

ZIP code 58233 falls within Walsh County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58233 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 58233 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58233 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 58233 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58233?

The median home value in ZIP code 58233 is $145,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 58233?

ZIP code 58233 has an estimated population of 277 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58233 in?

ZIP code 58233 observes the CST timezone.