Wilton, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58579

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

1,190
2/sq mi
$93,750
Median income
$281,500
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 661.1 square miles in Wilton, McLean County, North Dakota. The area is home to 1,190 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 58579 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58579 sits at $93,750 (13% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $51,355. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $281,500 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58579 sits relative to North Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 58579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58579.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 58579, Wilton, ND · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,190

Population

661.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58579?

48.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$93,750

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$51,355

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58579 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,750 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

552

Total Housing Units

466

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$281,500

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$841

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 58579, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,049,000.

24

Businesses

153

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 16.7%
Utilities 3 12.5%
Retail trade 3 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58579 in?
ZIP code 58579 (Wilton) is located in McLean County, North Dakota. McLean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclean-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58579?
ZIP code 58579 in Wilton, ND has a population of 1,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58579?
The median household income in ZIP 58579 is $93,750, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58579?
The median home value in ZIP 58579 is $281,500, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58579 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58579?
ZIP code 58579 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58579 are: Construction (4), Utilities (3), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58579?
In ZIP code 58579, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 58579?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58579 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58579?
In ZIP code 58579, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58579 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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