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 Low-density area
- $89,097
- Median income Above-median income area
- $171,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,035. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,200 (5% below the average North Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $786; 78.6% of occupied 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58421.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 58421?
41.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
2.1%
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?
$89,097
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$46,035
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58421 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Carrington, 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)
$89,097 Top 32% higher than 68% of 353 North Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,471housing units
1,471
Total Housing Units
1,353
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58421, 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 (2,850 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 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.
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