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 Low-density area
- $78,864
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,456. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,000 (34% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walsh County, so 58261 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 58261
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minto, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58261.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 58261?
39.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$78,864
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$35,456
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58261 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Minto, 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)
$78,864 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
618housing units
618
Total Housing Units
532
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58261, 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 (1,112 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 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.
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