58079 ZIP Code — Wheatland, ND

Cass County, North Dakota

ZIP code 58079 is located in Wheatland, North Dakota, within Cass County. It covers approximately 143.53 square miles and serves a population of 452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 701.

About ZIP code 58079

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $272,300.

The gap between median ($79,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 58079 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

452

population

143.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

58079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 58079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 58079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheatland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	452
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	38
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	143.53 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	46.8543
Longitude	-97.3458
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	8.4%	36.6%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.6%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	46.2%	22.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	14.0%	7.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

452

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$79,750

Median household income

$47,033

Per capita income

$272,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	29.6%
18 and over	318	70.4%
65 and over	76	16.8%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	452	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.4%	36.6%	37.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	33.6%	32.8%
$100k – $200k	46.2%	22.5%	23.3%
Over $200k	14.0%	7.4%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$79,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 38.6%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 23.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	8.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	50.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.2%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	64.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	85.6%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	33	21.6%
Male householder, no spouse	9	5.9%
Female householder, no spouse	8	5.2%
Households with children under 18	69	45.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	24.8%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	23.2%
Married	57.9%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	9.2%
Divorced	12.9%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	6.2%
Elementary school	37	28.5%
High school	50	38.5%
College / grad school	35	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.9%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Professional & management 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Construction 6.4%

Information 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	23.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.2%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	26.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.5

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 18.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	23.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	413	91.4%
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)	452	100.0%
Born in same state	452	100.0%
Born in different state	337	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	174	38.5%
Italian	46	10.2%
English	17	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	2.9%
Dutch	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58079

What city is ZIP code 58079 in?

ZIP code 58079 is primarily assigned to Wheatland, North Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 58079 in?

ZIP code 58079 falls within Cass County, North Dakota.

Does ZIP code 58079 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 58079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 58079?

ZIP code 58079 has an estimated population of 452 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 58079?

The median home value in ZIP code 58079 is $272,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 58079?

The median household income in ZIP code 58079 is $79,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 58079 in?

ZIP code 58079 observes the CST timezone.