58542 ZIP Code — Hague, ND

Emmons County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58542 is located in Hague, North Dakota, within Emmons County. It covers approximately 178.95 square miles and serves a population of 250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58542

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 52% 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 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

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

Overall, ZIP code 58542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

250

population

178.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hague	Acceptable
Hague	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58581 Zeeland (8.5 mi) 58573 Strasburg (16.6 mi) 57632 Herreid (16.8 mi) 58552 Linton (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	250
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	178.95 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	46.0807
Longitude	-99.9524
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	54.5%	49.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	30.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	15.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

250

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$43,125

Median household income

$30,175

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$1,583

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	69	27.6%
18 and over	181	72.4%
65 and over	93	37.2%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	235	88.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	5.7%
Other race	15	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	49.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	30.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	15.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$43,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.1%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$1,583
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	43.7%
Fuel oil	22.3%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	27	26.2%
Households with children under 18	23	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	60.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	11.1%
Married	59.8%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	22.2%
Divorced	5.2%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	13.0%
Elementary school	45	65.2%
High school	15	21.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.2%

Other services 11.7%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Education & healthcare 6.5%

Construction 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.7%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.4%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	40.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.3%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.2%
Work from home	36.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	64.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	250	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	250	100.0%
Born in same state	250	100.0%
Born in different state	185	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	12.4%
Italian	28	11.2%
English	27	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	2%
French	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	74.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58542

What city is ZIP code 58542 in?

ZIP code 58542 is primarily assigned to Hague, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58542 in?

ZIP code 58542 falls within Emmons County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58542 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 58542 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 58542 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 58542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 58542?

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

Is ZIP code 58542 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 58542 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 58542 in?

ZIP code 58542 observes the CST timezone.