Lidgerwood, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58053

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

1,171
2/sq mi
$51,339
Median income
$96,100
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lidgerwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 585.5 square miles in Lidgerwood, Richland County, North Dakota. The area is home to 1,171 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 58053 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58053 sits at $51,339 (38% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $32,933. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $96,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58053 sits relative to North Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 58053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58053.

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 58053, Lidgerwood, 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

1,171

Population

585.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58053?

35.8

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$51,339

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$32,933

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58053 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,339 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

673

Total Housing Units

584

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$96,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 58053, employing approximately 175 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,470,000.

43

Businesses

175

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 20.9%
Wholesale trade 7 16.3%
Retail trade 7 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 6 13.9%
Finance and insurance 5 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 9.3%
Construction 3 7.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58053 in?
ZIP code 58053 (Lidgerwood) is located in Richland County, North Dakota. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58053?
ZIP code 58053 in Lidgerwood, ND has a population of 1,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58053?
The median household income in ZIP 58053 is $51,339, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58053?
The median home value in ZIP 58053 is $96,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58053 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58053?
ZIP code 58053 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 175 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58053 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (7), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58053?
In ZIP code 58053, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 58053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58053 is 24.8 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 58053?
In ZIP code 58053, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58053 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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