58487 ZIP Code — Tappen, ND

Kidder County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58487 is located in Tappen, North Dakota, within Kidder County. It covers approximately 217.02 square miles and serves a population of 617 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58487

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 $91,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 23% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 58487 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

617

population

217.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tappen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

58428 Dawson (9 mi) 58467 Medina (12 mi) 58483 Streeter (16.3 mi) 58482 Steele (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	617
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	217.02 sq mi
Water area	9.07 sq mi
Latitude	46.8206
Longitude	-99.5745
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	56.3%	50.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.2%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.9%	23.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.6%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

617

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$44,500

Median household income

$20,032

Per capita income

$91,100

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

5.2%

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	218	35.3%
18 and over	399	64.7%
65 and over	112	18.2%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	515	81.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	10.2%
Two or more races	33	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.9%
Black or African American	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	50.3%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.2%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.9%	23.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.6%	6.0%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$44,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.2%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

$1M+ 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,100
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	19.4%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	23.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%
Fuel oil	11.9%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	37	18.3%
Households with children under 18	80	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	39.1%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	24.4%
Married	52.8%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	3.8%
Divorced	6.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.5%
Kindergarten	4	2.8%
Elementary school	51	35.4%
High school	72	50.0%
College / grad school	12	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.2%

Finance & real estate 14.6%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Professional & management 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 8.5%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 6.7%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	32.3%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 17.6%

Female-led households 87.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	526	85.3%
Spanish	9	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	612	99.2%
Born in same state	612	99.2%
Born in different state	459	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	12.2%
Polish	72	11.7%
English	15	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	2.1%
Arab	9	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58487

What city is ZIP code 58487 in?

ZIP code 58487 is primarily assigned to Tappen, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58487 in?

ZIP code 58487 falls within Kidder County, North Dakota.

Is ZIP code 58487 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 58487 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 58487?

5% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 58487?

23% of residents in ZIP code 58487 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 58487 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 58487 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 58487 in?

ZIP code 58487 observes the CST timezone.