Emerado, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58228
Grand Forks County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 880
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emerado pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58228 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58228 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emerado, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, home to just 880 residents across 266.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,625 (15% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,622. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,100 (8% above the average North Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $737; 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grand Forks County, so 58228 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 58228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emerado, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58228.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 58228, Emerado, 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
880
Population
266.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58228?
46.1
Median Age
59.2%
Male
40.8%
Female
9.7%
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?
$70,625
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$42,622
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58228 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Emerado, 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)
$70,625 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
444housing units
444
Total Housing Units
323
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,100
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$737
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 58228, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,576,000.
26
Businesses
174
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 19.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 58228 vs 58205 →
ZIP 58228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58204
Grand Forks Afb (58204)
2,107 residents
- 58228
Emerado (58228)
880 residents
- 58214 367
Arvilla (58214)
367 residents
- 58258 290
Mekinock (58258)
290 residents
- 58205 260
Grand Forks Afb (58205)
260 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58228 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 58228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58214
Arvilla (58214)
$111,944 median income
- 58204
Grand Forks Afb (58204)
$73,145 median income
- 58228
Emerado (58228)
$70,625 median income
- 58258
Mekinock (58258)
$56,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 58228 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 58228, 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 58228 in?
ZIP code 58228 (Emerado) 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 58228?
ZIP code 58228 in Emerado, ND has a population of 880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58228?
The median household income in ZIP 58228 is $70,625, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58228?
The median home value in ZIP 58228 is $194,100, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58228 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58228?
ZIP code 58228 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58228 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58228?
In ZIP code 58228, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58228?
In ZIP code 58228, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58228 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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