Drake, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58736

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

452
1/sq mi
$56,103
Median income
$78,200
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Drake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 410.9 square miles in Drake, McHenry County, North Dakota. The area is home to 452 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 58736 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58736 sits at $56,103 (32% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $38,217. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $78,200 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McHenry County, so you can benchmark 58736 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 →

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 58736, Drake, 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

452

Population

410.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58736?

56.4

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$56,103

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$38,217

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58736 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,103 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

347

Total Housing Units

255

Occupied Units

92

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$78,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$765

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 58736, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,935,000.

11

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

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
58712 Balfour, ND 155 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 58736 in?
ZIP code 58736 (Drake) is located in McHenry County, North Dakota. McHenry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mchenry-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58736?
ZIP code 58736 in Drake, ND has a population of 452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58736?
The median household income in ZIP 58736 is $56,103, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58736?
The median home value in ZIP 58736 is $78,200, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58736 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58736?
ZIP code 58736 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58736?
In ZIP code 58736, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 58736?
In ZIP code 58736, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58736 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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