Valley City, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58072

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

7,997
10/sq mi: $64,375
Median income: $177,800
Median home value: 33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Valley City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 37th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 10
people per sq mi: 63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 816.0 square miles in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota. The area is home to 7,997 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 58072 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58072 sits at $64,375 (22% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $39,714. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $177,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 62.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58072 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 58072

Health care and social assistance

39
Retail trade

38
Other services (except public administration)

34
Construction

32
Finance and insurance

24

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 58072, Valley City, ND · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

7,997

Population

816.0

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58072?

41.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%

African American 0.3%

Asian 2.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$64,375

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$39,714

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58072 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,375 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,966

Total Housing Units

3,596

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.6%

Renter 37.4%

$177,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1965

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 58072 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	-0.3%	226
2021	+6.1%	240
2022	+16.1%	278
2023	-4.3%	266
2024	+5.7%	281

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 287 business establishments in ZIP 58072, employing approximately 3,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,016,000.

287

Businesses

3,128

Employees

$133.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	39	13.6%
Retail trade	38	13.2%
Other services (except public administration)	34	11.8%
Construction	32	11.2%
Finance and insurance	24	8.4%
Accommodation and food services	23	8.0%
Transportation and warehousing	18	6.3%
Manufacturing	15	5.2%
Wholesale trade	15	5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	11	3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	10	3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	9	3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	6	2.1%
Information	5	1.7%
Educational services	4	1.4%

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

More ZIP Codes in Barnes County

Barnes County Valley City, ND North Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58072 in? ▼

ZIP code 58072 (Valley City) is located in Barnes County, North Dakota. Barnes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barnes-nd.

What is the population of ZIP code 58072? ▼

ZIP code 58072 in Valley City, ND has a population of 7,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 58072? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 58072 is $64,375, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 58072? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 58072 is $177,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58072? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 58072 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 58072? ▼

ZIP code 58072 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 3,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 58072? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58072 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 58072? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58072 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 58072? ▼

In ZIP code 58072, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 58072? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58072 is 16.5 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 58072? ▼

In ZIP code 58072, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58072? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 58072 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.