Towner, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58788
McHenry County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,124
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,595
- Median income Near-median income area
- $123,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Towner pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58788 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58788 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Towner, McHenry County, North Dakota, home to just 1,124 residents across 1405.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58788 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,595 (3% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,051. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,900 (31% below the average North Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $450; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58788.
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 58788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Towner, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58788.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 58788, Towner, 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
1,124
Population
1405.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58788?
51.0
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$80,595
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,051
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58788 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Towner, 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)
$80,595 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
573housing units
573
Total Housing Units
434
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$450
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 58788, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,973,000.
34
Businesses
94
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
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 58788, 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 (1,124 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 58788 in?
ZIP code 58788 (Towner) 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 58788?
ZIP code 58788 in Towner, ND has a population of 1,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58788?
The median household income in ZIP 58788 is $80,595, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58788?
The median home value in ZIP 58788 is $123,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58788?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58788 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58788?
ZIP code 58788 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58788?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58788 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58788?
In ZIP code 58788, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 58788?
In ZIP code 58788, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58788?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58788 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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