Cartwright, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58838

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

199
0/sq mi
$59,392
Median income
$173,400
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cartwright pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58838 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 663.3 square miles in Cartwright, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The area is home to 199 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 58838 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58838 sits at $59,392 (28% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $52,565. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $173,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $2,176 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 58838 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 →

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 58838, Cartwright, 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

199

Population

663.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58838?

43.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$59,392

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$52,565

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58838 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,392 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

164

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$173,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,176

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 58838, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $876,000.

7

Businesses

21

Employees

$876K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 42.9%

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 58838 in?
ZIP code 58838 (Cartwright) 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 58838?
ZIP code 58838 in Cartwright, ND has a population of 199 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58838?
The median household income in ZIP 58838 is $59,392, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58838?
The median home value in ZIP 58838 is $173,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58838 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58838?
ZIP code 58838 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58838?
In ZIP code 58838, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 58838?
In ZIP code 58838, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58838 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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