Hettinger, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58639
Adams County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,816
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,636
- Median income Near-median income area
- $116,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hettinger pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58639 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58639 covers 1135.0 square miles in Hettinger, Adams County, North Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,816 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 58639 reports a modest median household income of $63,636 (23% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,670. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,500 (35% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $568; owner occupancy is 69.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58639.
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 58639
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hettinger, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58639.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 58639, Hettinger, 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
1,816
Population
1135.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58639?
42.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$63,636
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,670
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
15.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58639 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Hettinger, 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)
$63,636 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
1,063housing units
1,063
Total Housing Units
850
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$568
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 58639, employing approximately 595 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,993,000.
78
Businesses
595
Employees
$28.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.4% |
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 58639, 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 (1,816 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 58639 in?
ZIP code 58639 (Hettinger) is located in Adams County, North Dakota. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58639?
ZIP code 58639 in Hettinger, ND has a population of 1,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58639?
The median household income in ZIP 58639 is $63,636, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58639?
The median home value in ZIP 58639 is $116,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58639?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58639 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58639?
ZIP code 58639 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58639?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58639 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58639?
In ZIP code 58639, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 58639?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58639 is 15.4 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 58639?
In ZIP code 58639, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58639?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58639 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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