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Mclean County
Wilton, ND
58579
58579 ZIP Code — Wilton, ND
Mclean County, North Dakota
ZIP code 58579 is located in
Wilton ,
North Dakota ,
within Mclean County .
It covers approximately 244.95 square miles and serves a population of
1,022 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 701 .
About ZIP code 58579
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 $230,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,986. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 58579 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,022
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
38
County FIPS
055
Geography
Land area
244.95 sq mi
Water area
1.03 sq mi
Latitude
47.1770
Longitude
-100.7756
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
701
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.2%
34.7%
37.8%
$50k – $100k
35.7%
34.7%
32.8%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
25.6%
23.3%
Over $200k
4.2%
5.1%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$82,986
Median household income
$230,600
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 198 19.4% 18 and over 824 80.6% 65 and over 195 19.1% Median age 46.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Group Count % White 970 94.9% Two or more races 24 2.3% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17 1.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 10 1% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.2%
34.7%
37.8%
$50k – $100k
35.7%
34.7%
32.8%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
25.6%
23.3%
Over $200k
4.2%
5.1%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 1.1% $15k–$25k 5.4% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 16.6% $75k–$100k 18.3% $100k–$150k 24.8% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $82,986
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $230,600 Median rent / month $808 Owner occupied 89.3% Renter occupied 10.7% Vacant 16.0% Single-family detached 85.7% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 7.3% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.8% 2000–2009 3.0% 1990–1999 10.3% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 20.3% 1960–1969 2.4% 1950–1959 8.8% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 31.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 35.9% 4 bedrooms 26.1% 5+ bedrooms 5.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 20.6% 2 vehicles 28.2% 3 or more 48.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.7% Electricity 28.6% Propane / LP gas 17.4% Wood 1.1% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 257 57.5% Cohabiting couple 31 6.9% Male householder, no spouse 101 22.6% Female householder, no spouse 58 13.0% Households with children under 18 100 22.4% Households with seniors (65+) 148 33.1% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.5% 21.6% Married 54.5% 63.7% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 4.3% 9.8% Divorced 9.7% 4.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 5.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 114 51.1% High school 53 23.8% College / grad school 44 19.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Agriculture & mining
17.5%
Professional & management
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.1% Service 13.1% Sales & office 17.5% Natural resources & construction 22.0% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.0% Government 12.3% Self-employed 10.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.5% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 19.9% No physical activity 23.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.6% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 12.1% Poor mental health 11.3% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 9.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 67.5% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 11.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 94 11.4%
Disability % Any disability 14.6% Under 18 1.5% 18–64 years 13.2% 65 and over 32.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.9% Public insurance 33.8% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 2.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 976 95.5% Spanish 14 1.4% Other Indo-European 14 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,008 98.6% Born in same state 1,008 98.6% Born in different state 826 80.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 14 1.4% Not a US citizen 3 21.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 187 18.3% Italian 50 4.9% Arab 29 2.8% French 28 2.7%
Ancestry Count % German 9 0.9% English 4 0.4% Dutch 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 58579
What city is ZIP code 58579 in?
ZIP code 58579 is primarily assigned to Wilton, North Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 58579 in?
ZIP code 58579 falls within Mclean County, North Dakota.
Is ZIP code 58579 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 58579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 58579 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 58579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 58579?
ZIP code 58579 has an estimated population of 1,022 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 58579?
The median household income in ZIP code 58579 is $82,986, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 58579 in?
ZIP code 58579 observes the CST timezone.
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