Alexander, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58831
McKenzie County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 472
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $98,380
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alexander pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58831 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58831 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, home to just 472 residents across 786.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58831 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,380 (19% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,745. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $342,100 (90% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,223.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, 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 58831.
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 58831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexander, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58831.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 58831, Alexander, 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
472
Population
786.7
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58831?
37.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$98,380
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$47,745
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 58831 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Alexander, 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)
$98,380 Top 23% higher than 77% of 353 North Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
544housing units
544
Total Housing Units
443
Occupied Units
101
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,100
Median Home Value
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$1,223
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 58831, employing approximately 562 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,340,000.
54
Businesses
562
Employees
$57.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 12 | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 18.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 58831, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 58831 in?
ZIP code 58831 (Alexander) is located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. McKenzie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mckenzie-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58831?
ZIP code 58831 in Alexander, ND has a population of 472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58831?
The median household income in ZIP 58831 is $98,380, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58831?
The median home value in ZIP 58831 is $342,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58831 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58831?
ZIP code 58831 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58831?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58831 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12), Transportation and warehousing (10), Construction (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58831?
In ZIP code 58831, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 58831?
In ZIP code 58831, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58831 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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