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ZIP Code 58831

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

472
1/sq mi
$98,380
Median income
$342,100
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 786.7 square miles in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The area is home to 472 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 58831 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58831 sits at $98,380 (19% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $47,745. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $342,100 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,223 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 58831 sits relative to North Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 58831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58831.

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 58831, Alexander, 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

472

Population

786.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58831?

37.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 11.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$47,745

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58831 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,380 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

544

Total Housing Units

443

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$342,100

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$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.

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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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