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 Low-density area
- $51,339
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lidgerwood, Richland County, North Dakota, home to just 1,171 residents across 585.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58053 reports a modest median household income of $51,339 (38% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,933. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,100 (47% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58053.
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 58053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lidgerwood, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58053.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 58053, Lidgerwood, 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
1,171
Population
585.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58053?
35.8
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$51,339
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$32,933
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58053 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Lidgerwood, 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)
$51,339 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
673housing units
673
Total Housing Units
584
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58053, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,171 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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