Casselton, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58012

Cass County, North Dakota — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,474
14/sq mi
$75,000
Median income
$283,700
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Casselton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.2 square miles in Casselton, Cass County, North Dakota. The area is home to 2,474 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 58012 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58012 sits at $75,000 (9% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $49,013. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $283,700 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 58012 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 58012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58012.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 58012, Casselton, ND · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,474

Population

174.2

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58012?

33.0

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,000

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$49,013

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58012 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,000 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,305

Total Housing Units

1,284

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$283,700

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 58012 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 201
2021 +5.5% 212
2022 +15.6% 245
2023 +9.2% 268
2024 -8.2% 246

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 93 business establishments in ZIP 58012, employing approximately 1,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,485,000.

93

Businesses

1,231

Employees

$77.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 15.1%
Retail trade 11 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.8%
Wholesale trade 9 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 9.7%
Manufacturing 8 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.5%
Finance and insurance 6 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 58012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58012 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 58012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 58012 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
58059 Mapleton, ND 1,168 7.0 mi
58004 Amenia, ND 266 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58012 in?
ZIP code 58012 (Casselton) is located in Cass County, North Dakota. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58012?
ZIP code 58012 in Casselton, ND has a population of 2,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58012?
The median household income in ZIP 58012 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58012?
The median home value in ZIP 58012 is $283,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58012 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58012?
ZIP code 58012 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58012 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58012 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58012?
In ZIP code 58012, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 58012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58012 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58012?
In ZIP code 58012, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58012 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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