Park River, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58270

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

1,950
5/sq mi
$69,811
Median income
$164,200
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Park River pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 367.9 square miles in Park River, Walsh County, North Dakota. The area is home to 1,950 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 58270 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58270 sits at $69,811 (16% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $40,853. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Walsh County, so you can benchmark 58270 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 58270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58270.

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 58270, Park River, 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

1,950

Population

367.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58270?

48.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$69,811

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$40,853

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58270 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,811 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

883

Total Housing Units

745

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 58270, employing approximately 682 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,712,000.

80

Businesses

682

Employees

$34.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 12 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 11 13.8%
Finance and insurance 9 11.3%
Retail trade 8 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.5%
Construction 4 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.0%
Manufacturing 3 3.8%
Wholesale trade 3 3.8%
Information 3 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 58270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58270 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 58270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 58270 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
58273 Pisek, ND 264 8.6 mi
58243 Hoople, ND 539 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58270 in?
ZIP code 58270 (Park River) 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 58270?
ZIP code 58270 in Park River, ND has a population of 1,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58270?
The median household income in ZIP 58270 is $69,811, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58270?
The median home value in ZIP 58270 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58270 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58270?
ZIP code 58270 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58270 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Finance and insurance (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58270?
In ZIP code 58270, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 58270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58270 is 16.5 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 58270?
In ZIP code 58270, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58270 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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