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
$63,636
Median income
$116,500
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1135.0 square miles in Hettinger, Adams County, North Dakota. The area is home to 1,816 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 58639 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58639 sits at $63,636 (23% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $38,670. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $116,500 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $568 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 58639 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 58639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58639.

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 58639, Hettinger, 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

1,816

Population

1135.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58639?

42.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$38,670

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 58639 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,636 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,063

Total Housing Units

850

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$116,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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.

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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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