58344 ZIP Code — Lakota, ND

Nelson County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58344 is located in Lakota, North Dakota, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 207.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58344

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 $121,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $60,474. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58344 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,012

population

207.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakota	Acceptable
Lakota	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58259 Michigan (10.5 mi) 58321 Brocket (13.6 mi) 58272 Petersburg (16.6 mi) 58380 Tolna (16.8 mi) 58254 Mcville (17.3 mi) 58361 Pekin (17.6 mi) 58345 Lawton (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,012
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	207.66 sq mi
Water area	5.13 sq mi
Latitude	48.0133
Longitude	-98.3443
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	46.2%	46.5%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	16.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,012

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$60,474

Median household income

$27,029

Per capita income

$121,000

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

356

Housing units

21.5%

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	272	26.9%
18 and over	740	73.1%
65 and over	190	18.8%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	921	87.6%
Two or more races	41	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	39	3.7%
Other race	25	2.4%
Asian	22	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	46.5%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	33.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	16.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$60,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,000
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%
Fuel oil	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	87	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	69	18.8%
Households with children under 18	87	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	27.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	27.8%
Married	54.7%	48.2%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	14.3%
Divorced	7.0%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 22.0%

Some college, no degree 34.7%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	8.8%
Kindergarten	22	10.1%
Elementary school	115	53.0%
High school	31	14.3%
College / grad school	30	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Public administration 10.7%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 7.3%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.4%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 84.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	918	90.7%
Spanish	37	4.0%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	2.6%
Other languages	9	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	964	95.3%
Born in same state	958	94.7%
Born in different state	777	76.8%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	4.7%
Not a US citizen	5	10.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	365	36.1%
Italian	44	4.3%
French	34	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	0.8%
Dutch	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58344

What city is ZIP code 58344 in?

ZIP code 58344 is primarily assigned to Lakota, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58344 in?

ZIP code 58344 falls within Nelson County, North Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58344?

19% of residents in ZIP code 58344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58344?

The median home value in ZIP code 58344 is $121,000.

Does ZIP code 58344 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 58344 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 58344?

ZIP code 58344 has an estimated population of 1,012 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58344 in?

ZIP code 58344 observes the CST timezone.