Fortuna, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58844

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

142
0/sq mi
$40,500
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fortuna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 710.0 square miles in Fortuna, Divide County, North Dakota. The area is home to 142 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 58844 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58844 sits at $40,500 (51% below the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $23,288. The poverty rate stands at 33.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 58844 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 58844, Fortuna, 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

142

Population

710.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58844?

29.9

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$40,500

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$23,288

Per Capita Income

33.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58844 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,500 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 14.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

52

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

1.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 58844, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,930,000.

5

Businesses

82

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 60.0%

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 58844 in?
ZIP code 58844 (Fortuna) is located in Divide County, North Dakota. Divide County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/divide-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58844?
ZIP code 58844 in Fortuna, ND has a population of 142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58844?
The median household income in ZIP 58844 is $40,500, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58844 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58844?
ZIP code 58844 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58844?
In ZIP code 58844, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58844 is 33.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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