58538 ZIP Code — Fort Yates, ND

Sioux County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58538 is located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, within Sioux County. It covers approximately 162.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58538

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,000. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $39,432. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (17%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 58538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,274
population
162.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58538 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Fort Yates Acceptable
Fort Yates Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58573 Strasburg (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,274
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 162.32 sq mi
Water area 26.24 sq mi
Latitude 46.0666
Longitude -100.6921
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 57.3% 53.0% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 27.5% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 12.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.8% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,274
Population
14
People per sq mi
26.0
Median age
$39,432
Median household income
$15,494
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$417
Median monthly rent
36.6%
Home ownership
40.8%
Poverty rate
24.3%
Unemployment
346
Housing units
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
85
Under 5
84
96
5–9
95
153
10–14
151
106
15–19
105
119
20–24
117
110
25–34
109
124
35–44
122
132
45–54
130
90
55–59
89
59
60–64
58
42
65–74
41
25
75–84
24
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1880035.2%
18 and over1,47464.8%
65 and over1406.2%
Median age26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.5%
White 3.7%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,13193.5%
White843.7%
Two or more races522.3%
Hispanic or Latino60.3%
Other race60.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.3% 53.0% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 30.2% 27.5% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 12.7% 23.3%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.8% 6.0%
Under $10k 11.6%
$10k–$15k 12.4%
$15k–$25k 11.1%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 19.4%
$75k–$100k 6.7%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.6%
$10k–$15k12.4%
$15k–$25k11.1%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k6.7%
$100k–$150k5.7%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$39,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.1%
$50k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 14.3%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$200k–$300k 20.4%
$300k–$500k 7.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,000
Median rent / month$417
Owner occupied36.6%
Renter occupied63.4%
Vacant15.6%
Single-family detached74.9%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes12.1%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)3.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.3%
2000–200919.6%
1990–199917.1%
1980–198912.0%
1970–197930.1%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier1.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms30.6%
3 bedrooms36.3%
4 bedrooms19.8%
5+ bedrooms5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.9%
1 vehicle40.3%
2 vehicles24.7%
3 or more21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.4%
Electricity8.0%
Propane / LP gas72.0%
Fuel oil4.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14422.9%
Cohabiting couple325.1%
Male householder, no spouse18729.8%
Female householder, no spouse26542.2%
Households with children under 1830348.2%
Households with seniors (65+)12319.6%
Average household size3.57

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married63.0%54.3%
Married19.9%19.7%
Separated1.1%2.3%
Widowed1.2%8.6%
Divorced14.8%15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.5%
HS graduate 30.4%
Some college, no degree 27.4%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.7%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.4%
Bachelor's or higher11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool355.1%
Kindergarten81.2%
Elementary school39157.3%
High school11016.1%
College / grad school13820.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%
Public administration 18.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Construction 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Agriculture & mining 3.5%
Retail trade 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.5%
Manufacturing 1.0%
Information 0.8%
Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.2%
Service30.9%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation13.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector36.1%
Government60.6%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.9%
Carpool12.4%
Public transit0.2%
Walk4.1%
Work from home3.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)12.1

Poverty

All people 40.8%
Under 18 years 50.3%
18 and over 35.8%
Married-couple families 25.0%
Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.0%
Retirement income15.6%
Supplemental Security13.2%
Cash public assistance5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP34.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity48.3%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol26.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma14.4%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer4.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking40.1%
Binge drinking19.8%
No physical activity39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.0%
Depression23.9%
Fair or poor health29.4%
Poor mental health21.1%
Poor physical health17.6%
No health insurance16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.6%
Visited dentist37.4%
Cholesterol screening80.8%
Teeth loss34.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans704.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.9%
Under 187.5%
18–64 years20.0%
65 and over57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance24.7%
Public insurance48.9%
No insurance30.8%
Uninsured under 1928.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,10592.6%
Spanish60.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,274100.0%
Born in same state2,273100.0%
Born in different state1,87882.6%
Foreign born10.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian542.4%
German120.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish80.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.6%
Internet access81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58538

What city is ZIP code 58538 in?

ZIP code 58538 is primarily assigned to Fort Yates, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58538 in?

ZIP code 58538 falls within Sioux County, North Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58538?

41% of residents in ZIP code 58538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 58538 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 58538 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 58538 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 58538 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 58538?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 58538 in?

ZIP code 58538 observes the MST timezone.

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