58203 ZIP Code — Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
ZIP code 58203 is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, within Grand Forks County. It covers approximately 68.72 square miles and serves a population of 16,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.
About ZIP code 58203
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,600. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $54,692. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,280
population
68.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Forks | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
58202 Grand Forks (5.6 mi)
58207 Grand Forks (6.7 mi)
58201 Grand Forks (8 mi)
56721 East Grand Forks (8.6 mi)
58256 Manvel (9.3 mi)
58258 Mekinock (9.4 mi)
58204 Grand Forks Afb (10.7 mi)
58205 Grand Forks Afb (11.8 mi)
58228 Emerado (12.9 mi)
56744 Oslo (14.5 mi)
58278 Thompson (15.3 mi)
56723 Fisher (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,280 |
| Population density | 237 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 38 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.9871 |
| Longitude | -97.1452 |
| 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 | 56.5% | 46.3% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 29.7% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.1% | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
16,280
Population
237
People per sq mi
28.3
Median age
$54,692
Median household income
$30,547
Per capita income
$195,600
Median home value
$887
Median monthly rent
42.2%
Home ownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
4,196
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
471
Under 5
384
502
5–9
410
441
10–14
360
572
15–19
466
1,921
20–24
1,567
1,561
25–34
1,274
950
35–44
775
823
45–54
671
394
55–59
321
396
60–64
323
621
65–74
506
237
75–84
193
78
85+
63
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,954 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,326 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,698 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 28.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.1%
Other race
2.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,083 | 77.1% |
| Two or more races | 863 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 774 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 689 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 587 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 533 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 432 | 2.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 56.5% | 46.3% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 29.7% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.1% | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
9.8%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $54,692 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
38.2%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,600 |
| Median rent / month | $887 |
| Owner occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter occupied | 57.8% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 39.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 21.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.5% |
| Electricity | 45.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,259 | 30.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 534 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,709 | 36.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,895 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,621 | 21.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,254 | 17.0% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.4% | 47.6% |
| Married | 32.9% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 108 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 282 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,319 | 21.2% |
| High school | 443 | 7.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,068 | 65.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.2%
Retail trade
14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Professional & management
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Construction
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Other services
3.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 26.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 7.3% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.9 |
Poverty
All people
20.7%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
22.4%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
25.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.6% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 22.4% |
| High cholesterol | 22.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 14.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,062 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 21.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,425 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 604 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 87 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 181 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 180 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,699 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,537 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 8,203 | 50.4% |
| Foreign born | 162 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,581 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 350 | 22.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,710 | 22.8% |
| Italian | 1,333 | 8.2% |
| French | 741 | 4.6% |
| Dutch | 158 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 125 | 0.8% |
| English | 99 | 0.6% |
| Arab | 94 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58203
What city is ZIP code 58203 in?
ZIP code 58203 is primarily assigned to Grand Forks, North Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 58203 in?
ZIP code 58203 falls within Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Is ZIP code 58203 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 58203 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58203?
21% of residents in ZIP code 58203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 58203?
ZIP code 58203 has an estimated population of 16,280 residents, with a density of 237 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58203?
The median home value in ZIP code 58203 is $195,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 58203 in?
ZIP code 58203 observes the CST timezone.