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Minto, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58261

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

1,112
3/sq mi
$78,864
Median income
$119,000
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minto pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58261 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58261 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minto, Walsh County, North Dakota, home to just 1,112 residents across 370.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 58261 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,864 (5% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $35,456. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $119,000 (34% below the state average), median rent at $750 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 58261 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Walsh County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 58261

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minto, ND

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58261.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 58261, Minto, 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

1,112

Population

370.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58261?

39.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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?

$78,864

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$35,456

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58261 ranks nationally

Minto, ND household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,864 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 42.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

618

Total Housing Units

532

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$119,000

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 58261, employing approximately 283 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,881,000.

37

Businesses

283

Employees

$14.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 21.6%
Wholesale trade 6 16.2%
Retail trade 5 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.8%
Construction 3 8.1%
Finance and insurance 3 8.1%

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 58261 vs 58256 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
58256 Manvel, ND 872 11.4 mi

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Pop: 504
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Pop: 490

Related Areas

Walsh County Minto, ND North Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58261 in? ▼
ZIP code 58261 (Minto) 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 58261? ▼
ZIP code 58261 in Minto, ND has a population of 1,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58261? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 58261 is $78,864, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58261? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 58261 is $119,000, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58261? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 58261 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58261? ▼
ZIP code 58261 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58261? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58261 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58261? ▼
In ZIP code 58261, 42.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 58261? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58261 is 20.0 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 58261? ▼
In ZIP code 58261, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58261? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58261 is 11.1% 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.