58078 ZIP Code — West Fargo, ND
Cass County, North Dakota
ZIP code 58078 is located in West Fargo, North Dakota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 39.82 square miles and serves a population of 39,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.
About ZIP code 58078
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $97,231. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,243
population
39.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
58078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 58078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Fargo | Acceptable |
| West Fargo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
58103 Fargo (5.5 mi)
58104 Fargo (5.7 mi)
58042 Harwood (6 mi)
58042 Harwood (6 mi)
58102 Fargo (6.4 mi)
58125 Fargo (6.7 mi)
58126 Fargo (7 mi)
58121 Fargo (7 mi)
58122 Fargo (7 mi)
58124 Fargo (7 mi)
56562 Moorhead (7.9 mi)
56563 Moorhead (8.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,243 |
| Population density | 986 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 38 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8699 |
| Longitude | -96.9363 |
| 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 | 22.2% | 36.6% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 33.6% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
39,243
Population
986
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$97,231
Median household income
$46,573
Per capita income
$283,200
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
66.0%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
10,850
Housing units
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,580
Under 5
1,576
1,542
5–9
1,538
1,566
10–14
1,562
1,185
15–19
1,181
1,477
20–24
1,473
3,410
25–34
3,400
3,086
35–44
3,076
2,075
45–54
2,069
911
55–59
909
773
60–64
771
1,228
65–74
1,225
605
75–84
603
211
85+
211
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,821 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 28,422 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,083 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,867 | 87.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,873 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,106 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 775 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 687 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 376 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 246 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 36.6% | 37.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 33.6% | 32.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.0% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
14.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.0% |
| Median income | $97,231 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
4.4%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
38.8%
$300k–$500k
34.1%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,047 |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 52.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 27.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.6% |
| Electricity | 40.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,522 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,358 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,162 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,241 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,342 | 35.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,072 | 20.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 28.1% |
| Married | 60.5% | 57.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 548 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 603 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,962 | 45.5% |
| High school | 2,094 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,700 | 24.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
10.1%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Construction
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.2% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
8.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 23.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,175 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.7% |
| Public insurance | 18.8% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,087 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 560 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 175 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 288 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,438 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 37,121 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 23,658 | 60.3% |
| Foreign born | 317 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,805 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 705 | 39.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 11,345 | 28.9% |
| Italian | 2,905 | 7.4% |
| French | 1,739 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 784 | 2% |
| English | 450 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 323 | 0.8% |
| German | 240 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58078
What city is ZIP code 58078 in?
ZIP code 58078 is primarily assigned to West Fargo, North Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 58078 in?
ZIP code 58078 falls within Cass County, North Dakota.
What is the population of ZIP code 58078?
ZIP code 58078 has an estimated population of 39,243 residents, with a density of 985 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 58078?
The median household income in ZIP code 58078 is $97,231, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58078?
The median home value in ZIP code 58078 is $283,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 58078 in?
ZIP code 58078 observes the CST timezone.