PlainZIP

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
$66,957
Median income
$159,000
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th 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 North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $48,905. Poverty here runs at 11.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.3%. Median home value sits at $159,000 (12% below the state average), median rent at $603 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.8%.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58344 sits relative to North Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 58344?

44.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$66,957

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$48,905

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58344 ranks nationally

Lakota, ND household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,957 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

548

Total Housing Units

442

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$159,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Nelson County Lakota, ND North Dakota

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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