Grafton, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58237
Walsh County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,499
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,201
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grafton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58237 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 58237 (Grafton, ND) rose +16.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.4 in 2023 to 241.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 58237 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, home to 5,499 residents across 639.4 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,201 (15% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,157. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,500 (14% below the average North Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $736; 68.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 16 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 58237.
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 58237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58237.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 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 58237, Grafton, 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
5,499
Population
639.4
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58237?
42.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.4%
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?
$70,201
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$33,157
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
16.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58237 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Grafton, 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)
$70,201 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,451housing units
2,451
Total Housing Units
2,173
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$736
Median Rent
1972
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
+16.6%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 58237 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 167 |
| 2021 | +2.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 207 |
| 2024 | +16.6% | 242 |
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 182 business establishments in ZIP 58237, employing approximately 2,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,780,000.
182
Businesses
2,163
Employees
$115.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 18 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 58237, 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 (5,499 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 58237 in?
ZIP code 58237 (Grafton) 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 58237?
ZIP code 58237 in Grafton, ND has a population of 5,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58237?
The median household income in ZIP 58237 is $70,201, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58237?
The median home value in ZIP 58237 is $155,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58237 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58237?
ZIP code 58237 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 2,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58237 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58237 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 58237?
In ZIP code 58237, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 58237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58237 is 16.4 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 58237?
In ZIP code 58237, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58237 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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