58572 ZIP Code — Sterling, ND

Burleigh County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58572 is located in Sterling, North Dakota, within Burleigh County. It covers approximately 206.53 square miles and serves a population of 337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58572

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 $437,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,563. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 58572 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

337

population

206.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sterling	Acceptable
Sterling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58558 Menoken (9.6 mi) 58560 Moffit (16.1 mi) 58482 Steele (17.1 mi) 58504 Bismarck (18.4 mi) 58501 Bismarck (18.6 mi) 58494 Wing (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	337
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	206.53 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	46.8660
Longitude	-100.3316
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	44.4%	32.1%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	33.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	27.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	8.3%	6.8%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

337

Population

People per sq mi

57.6

Median age

$81,563

Median household income

$33,166

Per capita income

$437,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.7%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

157

Housing units

27.1%

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	55	16.3%
18 and over	282	83.7%
65 and over	86	25.5%
Median age	57.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	308	85.6%
Two or more races	26	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	6.4%
Asian	1	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	32.1%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	33.7%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	27.4%	23.3%
Over $200k	8.3%	6.8%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$81,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 23.8%

$1M+ 22.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$437,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.7%
Renter occupied	5.3%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	25.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.0%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	59.4%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	75.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	17	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	9	6.8%
Households with children under 18	28	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	42.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	17.6%
Married	58.0%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	2.9%
Divorced	5.7%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 14.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	56.8%
High school	12	27.3%
College / grad school	7	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.5%

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Construction 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.5%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	29.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 23.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	94.7%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	334	99.1%
Born in same state	334	99.1%
Born in different state	270	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.9%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	16.3%
French	21	6.2%
Italian	13	3.9%
Arab	6	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2	0.6%
English	2	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58572

What city is ZIP code 58572 in?

ZIP code 58572 is primarily assigned to Sterling, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58572 in?

ZIP code 58572 falls within Burleigh County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58572 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 58572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58572?

27% of residents in ZIP code 58572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58572 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 58572 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 58572 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 58572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 58572 in?

ZIP code 58572 observes the CST timezone.