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Carrington, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58421

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

2,850
3/sq mi
$89,097
Median income
$171,200
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58421 covers 1017.9 square miles in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,850 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 58421 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,097 (8% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $46,035. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $171,200 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $786 a month; 78.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58421 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 58421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carrington, ND

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58421.

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 58421, Carrington, 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

2,850

Population

1017.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58421?

41.5

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$89,097

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$46,035

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58421 ranks nationally

Carrington, ND household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,097 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,471

Total Housing Units

1,353

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$171,200

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$786

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.6%

YoY Change (2023)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 58421 have increased 18.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.8% 205
2020 +2.2% 209
2021 +8.2% 227
2022 -1.5% 223
2023 +18.6% 265

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 58421, employing approximately 1,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,857,000.

125

Businesses

1,337

Employees

$73.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 16.8%
Construction 16 12.8%
Wholesale trade 16 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.8%
Finance and insurance 10 8.0%
Manufacturing 5 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58421 in? ▼
ZIP code 58421 (Carrington) is located in Foster County, North Dakota. Foster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/foster-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58421? ▼
ZIP code 58421 in Carrington, ND has a population of 2,850 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58421? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 58421 is $89,097, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58421? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 58421 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58421? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 58421 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58421? ▼
ZIP code 58421 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58421? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58421 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (16), Wholesale trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58421? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58421 increased by 18.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58421? ▼
In ZIP code 58421, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 58421? ▼
In ZIP code 58421, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58421? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58421 is 8.8% 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.