PlainZIP

Fairdale, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58229

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

114
1/sq mi
$29,357
Median income
$108,700
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58229 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairdale, Walsh County, North Dakota, home to just 114 residents across 228.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 58229 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,357 (64% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $36,749. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $108,700 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 75.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Walsh County, so you can benchmark 58229 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 58229, Fairdale, 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

114

Population

228.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58229?

75.9

Median Age

72.2%

Male

27.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$29,357

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$36,749

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58229 ranks nationally

Fairdale, ND household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,357 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 37.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

95

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

1.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$108,700

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 58229, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$126K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 58229 vs 58355 →

ZIP 58229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58229 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 58229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 58229 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
58355 Nekoma, ND 84 8.5 mi
58210 Adams, ND 322 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walsh County

58237 standard
Grafton, ND
Pop: 5,499
58270 standard
Park River, ND
Pop: 1,950
58261 standard
Minto, ND
Pop: 1,112
56744 standard
Oslo, MN
Pop: 621
58243 standard
Hoople, ND
Pop: 539
58227 standard
Edinburg, ND
Pop: 504

Related Areas

Walsh County Fairdale, ND North Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58229 in? ▼
ZIP code 58229 (Fairdale) is located in Walsh County, North Dakota. Walsh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walsh-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 58229? ▼
ZIP code 58229 in Fairdale, ND has a population of 114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 58229 is $29,357, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 58229 is $108,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 58229 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58229? ▼
ZIP code 58229 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58229? ▼
In ZIP code 58229, 37.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58229 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.