Michigan, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58259
Nelson County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 454
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Michigan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58259 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58259 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Michigan, Nelson County, North Dakota, home to just 454 residents across 412.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58259 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (33% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,189. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 1.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,600 (27% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $1,000; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nelson County, so 58259 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 →
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 58259, Michigan, 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
454
Population
412.7
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58259?
60.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$55,000
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$39,189
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58259 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Michigan, 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)
$55,000 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
282housing units
282
Total Housing Units
222
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
1.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,600
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,000
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 58259, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,131,000.
17
Businesses
81
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 17.6% |
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 58259 vs 58272 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58272 | Petersburg, ND | 312 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58259, 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 58259 in?
ZIP code 58259 (Michigan) is located in Nelson County, North Dakota. Nelson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nelson-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58259?
ZIP code 58259 in Michigan, ND has a population of 454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58259?
The median household income in ZIP 58259 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58259?
The median home value in ZIP 58259 is $131,600, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58259?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58259 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58259?
ZIP code 58259 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58259?
In ZIP code 58259, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 58259?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58259 is 20.6 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 58259?
In ZIP code 58259, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58259?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58259 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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