Bismarck, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58503
Burleigh County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,734
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $393,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bismarck pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58503 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 58503 (Bismarck, ND) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.6 in 2023 to 276.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 58503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, with 25,734 residents across 344.0 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,333 (24% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,843. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 0.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $393,700 (119% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,132.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Burleigh County, so 58503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 58503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bismarck, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58503.
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
134 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 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 58503, Bismarck, 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
25,734
Population
344.0
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58503?
39.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$102,333
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$52,843
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58503 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Bismarck, 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)
$102,333 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
16,095housing units
16,095
Total Housing Units
15,358
Occupied Units
737
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,700
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
$1,132
Median Rent
2004
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 58503 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 215 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 226 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 248 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 267 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 277 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 952 business establishments in ZIP 58503, employing approximately 11,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $681,901,000.
952
Businesses
11,886
Employees
$681.9M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 140 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 134 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 80 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Information | 11 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 58503 vs 58505 →
ZIP 58503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58501
Bismarck (58501)
28,055 residents
- 58503
Bismarck (58503)
25,734 residents
- 58521 658
Baldwin (58521)
658 residents
- 58505 2
Bismarck (58505)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 58503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 58503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 58521
Baldwin (58521)
$135,456 median income
- 58503
Bismarck (58503)
$102,333 median income
- 58501
Bismarck (58501)
$68,755 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 58503 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 58503, 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 (25,734 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 58503 in?
ZIP code 58503 (Bismarck) is located in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Burleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burleigh-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58503?
ZIP code 58503 in Bismarck, ND has a population of 25,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58503?
The median household income in ZIP 58503 is $102,333, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58503?
The median home value in ZIP 58503 is $393,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58503 is White at 89.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58503?
ZIP code 58503 has 952 business establishments employing approximately 11,886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58503 are: Construction (140), Health care and social assistance (134), Professional, scientific, and technical services (100). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58503 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 58503?
In ZIP code 58503, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 58503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58503 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58503?
In ZIP code 58503, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58503 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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