58068 ZIP Code — Sheldon, ND

Ransom County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58068 is located in Sheldon, North Dakota, within Ransom County. It covers approximately 107.50 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58068

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 $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,042.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58068 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

314
population
107.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58068

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City Status
Sheldon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
58052 Leonard (7.8 mi) 58057 Mcleod (10.3 mi) 58027 Enderlin (10.4 mi) 58054 Lisbon (13.5 mi) 58051 Kindred (18.9 mi) 58081 Wyndmere (19 mi) 58062 Nome (19.7 mi) 58060 Milnor (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 314
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 38
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 107.50 sq mi
Water area 0.56 sq mi
Latitude 46.5428
Longitude -97.4163
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 32.7% 40.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 36.0% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 21.2% 23.3%
Over $200k 13.5% 2.6% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

314
Population
3
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$76,042
Median household income
$28,489
Per capita income
$81,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
0.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
154
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
7
10
5–9
9
8
10–14
6
17
15–19
13
7
20–24
5
18
25–34
15
30
35–44
25
37
45–54
30
3
55–59
2
7
60–64
5
19
65–74
15
7
75–84
5
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187624.2%
18 and over23875.8%
65 and over5116.2%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Other race 7.9%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
White28683.9%
Hispanic or Latino277.9%
Other race277.9%
Two or more races10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.7% 40.3% 37.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 36.0% 32.8%
$100k – $200k 18.1% 21.2% 23.3%
Over $200k 13.5% 2.6% 6.0%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 9.9%
$75k–$100k 40.5%
$100k–$150k 9.9%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k9.9%
$75k–$100k40.5%
$100k–$150k9.9%
$150k–$200k5.3%
Median income$76,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.3%
$50k–$100k 26.8%
$100k–$150k 4.5%
$150k–$200k 25.9%
$300k–$500k 3.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$81,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied85.5%
Renter occupied14.5%
Vacant24.3%
Single-family detached83.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.8%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–20091.7%
1990–199912.1%
1980–19898.1%
1970–19793.5%
1960–19691.7%
1950–195912.7%
1940–194917.3%
1939 or earlier41.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.7%
2 bedrooms26.6%
3 bedrooms32.9%
4 bedrooms38.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles12.2%
3 or more66.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity30.5%
Propane / LP gas51.1%
Fuel oil16.0%
Wood1.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7456.5%
Cohabiting couple1511.5%
Male householder, no spouse2821.4%
Female householder, no spouse1410.7%
Households with children under 185844.3%
Households with seniors (65+)3829.0%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.0%17.3%
Married51.6%65.5%
Separated0.0%0.9%
Widowed1.3%10.9%
Divorced7.1%5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 19.7%
Associate's degree 20.6%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3345.8%
High school3041.7%
College / grad school912.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.8%
Education & healthcare 21.2%
Retail trade 18.7%
Construction 12.6%
Manufacturing 6.6%
Professional & management 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.8%
Service7.6%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction24.7%
Production & transportation13.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.8%
Government8.6%
Self-employed8.1%
Unpaid family workers4.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool17.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home5.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.7

Poverty

All people 0.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.2%
Retirement income10.7%
Supplemental Security11.5%
Cash public assistance6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP4.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure38.4%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.9%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression18.6%
Fair or poor health14.8%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist62.0%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans156.3%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years15.0%
65 and over15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance93.9%
Public insurance23.9%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only29894.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)27988.9%
Born in same state27988.9%
Born in different state20665.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen3511.1%
Not a US citizen1851.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish14245.2%
German3611.5%
Italian309.6%
AncestryCount%
French20.6%
Dutch10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.7%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58068

What city is ZIP code 58068 in?

ZIP code 58068 is primarily assigned to Sheldon, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58068 in?

ZIP code 58068 falls within Ransom County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58068 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 58068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 58068?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58068?

The median home value in ZIP code 58068 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 58068?

ZIP code 58068 has an estimated population of 314 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 58068 in?

ZIP code 58068 observes the CST timezone.

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