Velva, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58790
McHenry County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,585
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,233
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Velva pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58790 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58790 covers 480.3 square miles in Velva, McHenry County, North Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,585 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58790 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,233 (1% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,606. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $224,600 (25% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $833.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, 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 58790.
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 58790
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Velva, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58790.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 58790, Velva, 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
1,585
Population
480.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58790?
35.8
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$83,233
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$35,606
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58790 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Velva, 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)
$83,233 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
678housing units
678
Total Housing Units
607
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$833
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 58790, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,345,000.
55
Businesses
453
Employees
$24.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 10.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
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 58790, 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 (1,585 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 58790 in?
ZIP code 58790 (Velva) 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 58790?
ZIP code 58790 in Velva, ND has a population of 1,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58790?
The median household income in ZIP 58790 is $83,233, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58790?
The median home value in ZIP 58790 is $224,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58790?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58790 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58790?
ZIP code 58790 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58790?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58790 are: Retail trade (8), Wholesale trade (6), Finance and insurance (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58790?
In ZIP code 58790, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 58790?
In ZIP code 58790, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58790?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58790 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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