Fessenden, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58438
Wells County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 625
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,244
- Median income Near-median income area
- $77,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fessenden pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58438 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fessenden, Wells County, North Dakota, home to just 625 residents across 390.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58438 reports a modest median household income of $67,244 (19% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,948. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $77,900 (57% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $547; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, 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 58438.
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 58438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fessenden, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58438.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 58438, Fessenden, 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
625
Population
390.6
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58438?
51.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$67,244
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$51,948
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58438 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Fessenden, 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)
$67,244 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
451housing units
451
Total Housing Units
366
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$77,900
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$547
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 58438, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,573,000.
32
Businesses
150
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 18.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 58438, 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 58438 in?
ZIP code 58438 (Fessenden) is located in Wells County, North Dakota. Wells County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wells-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58438?
ZIP code 58438 in Fessenden, ND has a population of 625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58438?
The median household income in ZIP 58438 is $67,244, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58438?
The median home value in ZIP 58438 is $77,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58438 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58438?
ZIP code 58438 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58438 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Finance and insurance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58438?
In ZIP code 58438, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 58438?
In ZIP code 58438, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58438 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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