PlainZIP

Harwood, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58042

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

1,386
12/sq mi
$137,500
Median income
$347,100
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harwood pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.8 square miles in Harwood, Cass County, North Dakota. The area is home to 1,386 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 58042 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58042 sits at $137,500 (66% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $67,319. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $347,100 (93% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 98.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 58042 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 58042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58042.

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 58042, Harwood, 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

1,386

Population

111.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58042?

42.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$137,500

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$67,319

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58042 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,500 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

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

What does housing look like?

579

Total Housing Units

572

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.1%
Renter 1.9%

$347,100

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+34.3%

YoY Change (2023)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 58042 have increased 34.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.3% 236
2020 -1.6% 232
2021 +3.3% 240
2022 +6.4% 255
2023 +34.3% 343

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 58042, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,484,000.

38

Businesses

296

Employees

$19.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 31.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%

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 58042 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 58042 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 58042 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 58042 ranks #2 of 6 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
58005 Argusville, ND 854 5.7 mi
58078 West Fargo, ND 26,321 7.5 mi
58102 Fargo, ND 29,850 6.8 mi
58105 Fargo, ND 2,483 8.7 mi
58103 Fargo, ND 47,302 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

58103 standard
Fargo, ND
Pop: 47,302
58102 standard
Fargo, ND
Pop: 29,850
58104 standard
Fargo, ND
Pop: 28,322
58078 standard
West Fargo, ND
Pop: 26,321
58047 standard
Horace, ND
Pop: 3,560
58105 standard
Fargo, ND
Pop: 2,483

Related Areas

Cass County Harwood, ND North Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58042 in? ▼
ZIP code 58042 (Harwood) 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 58042? ▼
ZIP code 58042 in Harwood, ND has a population of 1,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 58042 is $137,500, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 58042 is $347,100, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 58042 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58042? ▼
ZIP code 58042 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58042 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58042 increased by 34.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 58042? ▼
In ZIP code 58042, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58042? ▼
In ZIP code 58042, approximately 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58042 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Harwood, ND

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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