Hope, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58046
Steele County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 583
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hope pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hope, Steele County, North Dakota, home to just 583 residents across 583.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58046 reports a modest median household income of $65,625 (21% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,570. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,800 (20% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $685; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Steele County, so 58046 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 58046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58046.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 58046, Hope, ND · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
583
Population
583.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58046?
41.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,625
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$36,570
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58046 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Hope, ND household income vs. every North Dakota ZIP code
Median household income among 353 reporting North Dakota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,625 28th percentile higher than 28% of 353 North Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Dakota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
278housing units
278
Total Housing Units
249
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,800
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$685
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 58046, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,368,000.
21
Businesses
153
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 58046 vs 58065 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58065 | Pillsbury, ND | 22 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58046, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 58046 in?
ZIP code 58046 (Hope) is located in Steele County, North Dakota. Steele County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/steele-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58046?
ZIP code 58046 in Hope, ND has a population of 583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58046?
The median household income in ZIP 58046 is $65,625, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58046?
The median home value in ZIP 58046 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58046 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58046?
ZIP code 58046 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58046 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58046?
In ZIP code 58046, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 58046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58046 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58046?
In ZIP code 58046, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58046 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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