58779 ZIP Code — Ryder, ND

Ward County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58779 is located in Ryder, North Dakota, within Ward County. It covers approximately 274.72 square miles and serves a population of 340 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58779

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. Poverty affects 18% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58779 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

340

population

274.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ryder	Acceptable
Ryder	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58756 Makoti (8.1 mi) 58770 Parshall (16.2 mi) 58775 Roseglen (17.6 mi) 58771 Plaza (18.1 mi) 58540 Garrison (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	340
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	274.72 sq mi
Water area	2.80 sq mi
Latitude	47.8635
Longitude	-101.8171
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	36.1%	35.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	35.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	23.2%	23.3%
Over $200k	11.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

340

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$26,243

Per capita income

Median home value

$531

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

137

Housing units

23.6%

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

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	24.4%
18 and over	257	75.6%
65 and over	59	17.4%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	330	95.9%
Two or more races	10	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.1%	35.7%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	35.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	23.2%	23.3%
Over $200k	11.1%	5.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 35.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$531
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	26.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	15.3%
3 or more	58.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	32.8%
Propane / LP gas	55.0%
Fuel oil	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	41	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	20	15.3%
Households with children under 18	33	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	30.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	29.0%
Married	47.1%	54.8%
Separated	7.1%	2.4%
Widowed	4.3%	10.5%
Divorced	13.6%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	9.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.0%
Elementary school	36	53.7%
High school	8	11.9%
College / grad school	15	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Agriculture & mining 34.9%

Construction 13.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Retail trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.0%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.5%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	25.4%
Unpaid family workers	8.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 88.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.8%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	308	90.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	334	98.2%
Born in same state	334	98.2%
Born in different state	266	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	169	49.7%
French	19	5.6%
Dutch	16	4.7%
Italian	15	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	2.1%
Arab	4	1.2%
English	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58779

What city is ZIP code 58779 in?

ZIP code 58779 is primarily assigned to Ryder, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58779 in?

ZIP code 58779 falls within Ward County, North Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58779?

18% of residents in ZIP code 58779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 58779 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 58779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 58779?

ZIP code 58779 has an estimated population of 340 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58779?

The median household income in ZIP code 58779 is $58,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58779 in?

ZIP code 58779 observes the CST timezone.