58272 ZIP Code — Petersburg, ND

Nelson County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58272 is located in Petersburg, North Dakota, within Nelson County. It covers approximately 118.30 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58272

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 $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 58272 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

118.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58266 Niagara (6.6 mi) 58259 Michigan (7.5 mi) 58231 Fordville (15.2 mi) 58251 Larimore (15.2 mi) 58254 Mcville (16.3 mi) 58344 Lakota (16.6 mi) 58250 Lankin (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	118.30 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	48.0132
Longitude	-97.9847
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	45.3%	46.5%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	33.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$36,582

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

171

Housing units

45.2%

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	60	26.2%
18 and over	169	73.8%
65 and over	67	29.3%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	211	90.2%
Two or more races	9	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.1%
Other race	5	2.1%
Asian	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	46.5%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	33.1%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	16.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	96.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	25.1%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	35.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	38.0%
Fuel oil	25.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	7	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	30	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	17	15.7%
Households with children under 18	23	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	39.8%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.8%	15.9%
Married	76.6%	63.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	5.3%	13.4%
Divorced	4.3%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 17.9%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	45.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	15.8%
Kindergarten	4	7.0%
Elementary school	35	61.4%
High school	7	12.3%
College / grad school	2	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.0%

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.0%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	23.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	97.8%
Spanish	2	0.9%
Other Indo-European	1	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	224	97.8%
Born in same state	214	93.4%
Born in different state	154	67.2%
Foreign born	10	4.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.2%
Not a US citizen	1	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	28.8%
Italian	30	13.1%
French	16	7%
Arab	3	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1	0.4%
English	1	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58272

What city is ZIP code 58272 in?

ZIP code 58272 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58272 in?

ZIP code 58272 falls within Nelson County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58272 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 58272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58272 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 58272 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 58272 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 58272 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 58272 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 58272 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 58272 in?

ZIP code 58272 observes the CST timezone.