Beulah, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58523
Mercer County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,619
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $81,806
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beulah pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58523 covers 682.8 square miles in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,619 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the North Dakota/Beulah time zone.
ZIP 58523 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,806 (1% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,636. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $215,000 (19% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,075.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 58523.
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 58523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beulah, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58523.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 58523, Beulah, 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
3,619
Population
682.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
North Dakota/Beulah
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58523?
38.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
3.7%
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?
$81,806
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,636
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58523 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Beulah, 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)
$81,806 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,925housing units
1,925
Total Housing Units
1,383
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,000
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,075
Median Rent
1983
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 58523 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.2% | 272 |
| 2020 | -1.9% | 266 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 284 |
| 2022 | +1.1% | 287 |
| 2024 | – | 325 |
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 135 business establishments in ZIP 58523, employing approximately 2,368 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,416,000.
135
Businesses
2,368
Employees
$223.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.2% |
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 58523, 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 (3,619 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 58523 in?
ZIP code 58523 (Beulah) is located in Mercer County, North Dakota. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58523?
ZIP code 58523 in Beulah, ND has a population of 3,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58523?
The median household income in ZIP 58523 is $81,806, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58523?
The median home value in ZIP 58523 is $215,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58523 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58523?
ZIP code 58523 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 2,368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58523 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (19), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 58523?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 58523 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 58523?
In ZIP code 58523, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 58523?
In ZIP code 58523, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58523 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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