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ZIP Code 58721

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

529
1/sq mi
$83,750
Median income
$121,200
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bowbells pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 587.8 square miles in Bowbells, Burke County, North Dakota. The area is home to 529 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 58721 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58721 sits at $83,750 (1% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $46,306. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $121,200 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $600 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Burke County, so you can benchmark 58721 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 58721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58721.

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 58721, Bowbells, 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

529

Population

587.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58721?

39.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$83,750

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$46,306

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58721 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,750 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$121,200

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$600

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 58721, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,853,000.

19

Businesses

69

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 4 21.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 21.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
58737 Flaxton, ND 140 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58721 in?
ZIP code 58721 (Bowbells) is located in Burke County, North Dakota. Burke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/burke-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58721?
ZIP code 58721 in Bowbells, ND has a population of 529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58721?
The median household income in ZIP 58721 is $83,750, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58721?
The median home value in ZIP 58721 is $121,200, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58721 is White at 85.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58721?
ZIP code 58721 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58721 are: Finance and insurance (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58721?
In ZIP code 58721, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 58721?
In ZIP code 58721, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58721 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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