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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
$70,201
Median income
$155,500
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 58237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 639.4 square miles in Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota. The area is home to 5,499 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 58237 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58237 sits at $70,201 (15% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $33,157. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $155,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $736 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58237 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 58237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58237.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 58237, Grafton, ND · 2023 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

5,499

Population

639.4

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58237?

42.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$70,201

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,157

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58237 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,201 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,451

Total Housing Units

2,173

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$155,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Walsh County Grafton, ND North Dakota

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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Official Data Resources for Grafton, ND

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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