Lakota, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58344
Nelson County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 958
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,957
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakota pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58344 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58344 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota, home to just 958 residents across 532.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58344 reports a modest median household income of $66,957 (19% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,905. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $159,000 (12% below the average North Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $603; 73.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58344.
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 58344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakota, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58344.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 58344, Lakota, 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
958
Population
532.2
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58344?
44.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$66,957
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$48,905
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58344 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Lakota, 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)
$66,957 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
548housing units
548
Total Housing Units
442
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$603
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 58344, employing approximately 292 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,186,000.
50
Businesses
292
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58344, 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 58344 in?
ZIP code 58344 (Lakota) 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 58344?
ZIP code 58344 in Lakota, ND has a population of 958 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58344?
The median household income in ZIP 58344 is $66,957, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58344?
The median home value in ZIP 58344 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58344 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58344?
ZIP code 58344 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58344 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58344?
In ZIP code 58344, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58344?
In ZIP code 58344, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58344 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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