58559 ZIP Code — Mercer, ND

Mclean County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58559 is located in Mercer, North Dakota, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 173.29 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $245,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58559 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

364
population
173.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58559 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58559

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City Status
Mercer Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58575 Turtle Lake (6.3 mi) 58463 Mcclusky (12.5 mi) 58577 Washburn (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 364
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 055
Geography
Land area 173.29 sq mi
Water area 6.15 sq mi
Latitude 47.5146
Longitude -100.7478
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 20.0% 34.7% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 34.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 44.2% 25.6% 23.3%
Over $200k 2.1% 5.1% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

364
Population
2
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$108,250
Median household income
$44,041
Per capita income
$245,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
342
Housing units
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
19
16
5–9
12
13
10–14
10
6
20–24
4
17
25–34
13
38
35–44
30
30
45–54
24
12
55–59
10
19
60–64
15
21
65–74
16
7
75–84
5
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189425.8%
18 and over27074.2%
65 and over5214.3%
Median age41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%
Black or African American 2.2%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White35296.7%
Black or African American82.2%
Two or more races41.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 20.0% 34.7% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 34.7% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 44.2% 25.6% 23.3%
Over $200k 2.1% 5.1% 6.0%
Under $10k 1.4%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 16.8%
$100k–$150k 27.3%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k+ 7.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.4%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$35k–$50k7.0%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k16.8%
$100k–$150k27.3%
$150k–$200k20.3%
$200k+7.7%
Median income$108,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%
$50k–$100k 16.1%
$150k–$200k 12.9%
$200k–$300k 21.8%
$300k–$500k 27.4%
$500k–$1M 12.1%
$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$245,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.7%
Renter occupied13.3%
Vacant60.4%
Single-family detached77.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.7%
2010–201926.0%
2000–20099.1%
1990–19996.4%
1980–19894.4%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19693.6%
1950–195910.0%
1940–194910.8%
1939 or earlier10.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms47.9%
4 bedrooms12.7%
5+ bedrooms8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle10.5%
2 vehicles23.8%
3 or more65.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas11.9%
Electricity21.7%
Propane / LP gas60.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10875.5%
Cohabiting couple85.6%
Male householder, no spouse64.2%
Female householder, no spouse2114.7%
Households with children under 186042.0%
Households with seniors (65+)3222.4%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married3.9%8.5%
Married85.3%80.9%
Separated6.2%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced4.7%10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 28.8%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 8.1%
Bachelor's degree 30.8%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool914.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4266.7%
High school00.0%
College / grad school1219.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%
Agriculture & mining 19.6%
Public administration 14.1%
Construction 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 6.5%
Professional & management 6.0%
Wholesale trade 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Information 2.5%
Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts54.3%
Service16.1%
Sales & office10.1%
Natural resources & construction18.1%
Production & transportation1.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.3%
Government22.6%
Self-employed17.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.3%
Carpool6.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home3.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.6

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 9.6%
18 and over 6.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.3%
Retirement income17.5%
Supplemental Security7.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure43.2%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer9.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.9%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health10.3%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening93.8%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans176.3%
Disability%
Any disability2.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over15.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.6%
Public insurance23.1%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only32188.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)364100.0%
Born in same state364100.0%
Born in different state32589.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish4311.8%
Dutch71.9%
AncestryCount%
French61.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.3%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58559

What city is ZIP code 58559 in?

ZIP code 58559 is primarily assigned to Mercer, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58559 in?

ZIP code 58559 falls within Mclean County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58559 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 58559 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58559?

The median household income in ZIP code 58559 is $108,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 58559?

ZIP code 58559 has an estimated population of 364 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58559?

The median home value in ZIP code 58559 is $245,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58559 in?

ZIP code 58559 observes the CST timezone.

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