Grand Forks, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58203
Grand Forks County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,229
- 104/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,474
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Forks pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 104
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58203 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 58203 (Grand Forks, ND) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.9 in 2023 to 268.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 58203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, home to 18,229 residents across 175.4 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58203 reports a modest median household income of $60,474 (27% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,251. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $207,100 (15% above the average North Dakota ZIP), with only 44.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $950.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grand Forks County, so 58203 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 58203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Forks, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58203.
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
40 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 58203, Grand Forks, 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
18,229
Population
175.4
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58203?
29.0
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
12.4%
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?
$60,474
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,251
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58203 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Grand Forks, 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)
$60,474 16th percentile higher than 16% of 353 North Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,353housing units
8,353
Total Housing Units
7,365
Occupied Units
988
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,100
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 58203 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 222 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 230 |
| 2022 | +7.7% | 248 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 268 |
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 482 business establishments in ZIP 58203, employing approximately 7,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $379,137,000.
482
Businesses
7,520
Employees
$379.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 88 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.0% |
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 58203 vs 58201 →
ZIP 58203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58201
Grand Forks (58201)
34,880 residents
- 58203
Grand Forks (58203)
18,229 residents
- 58202 1,839
Grand Forks (58202)
1,839 residents
- 58256 872
Manvel (58256)
872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58203 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 58203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58256
Manvel (58256)
$91,125 median income
- 58201
Grand Forks (58201)
$68,143 median income
- 58203
Grand Forks (58203)
$60,474 median income
- 58202 $29,600
Grand Forks (58202)
$29,600 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 58203 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58203, 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 (18,229 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 58203 in?
ZIP code 58203 (Grand Forks) is located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Grand Forks County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grand-forks-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58203?
ZIP code 58203 in Grand Forks, ND has a population of 18,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58203?
The median household income in ZIP 58203 is $60,474, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58203?
The median home value in ZIP 58203 is $207,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58203 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58203?
ZIP code 58203 has 482 business establishments employing approximately 7,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58203 are: Construction (88), Retail trade (55), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58203?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58203 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 58203?
In ZIP code 58203, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 58203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58203 is 14.5 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 58203?
In ZIP code 58203, approximately 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58203 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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