Ray, ND · standard
ZIP Code 58849
Williams County, North Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 883
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $269,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ray pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- 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 58849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 58849 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ray, Williams County, North Dakota, home to just 883 residents across 679.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 58849 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,250 (1% below the average North Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,150. The poverty rate is 11.3%, 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 $269,800 (50% above the average North Dakota ZIP), while 75.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $988.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 58849.
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 58849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ray, ND
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58849.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 58849, Ray, 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
883
Population
679.2
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 58849?
44.4
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
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?
$82,250
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$52,150
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 58849 ranks among North Dakota ZIPs
Ray, 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)
$82,250 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
615housing units
615
Total Housing Units
473
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,800
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$988
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 58849, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,630,000.
40
Businesses
225
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 58849, 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 58849 in?
ZIP code 58849 (Ray) is located in Williams County, North Dakota. Williams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/williams-nd.
What is the population of ZIP code 58849?
ZIP code 58849 in Ray, ND has a population of 883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58849?
The median household income in ZIP 58849 is $82,250, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58849?
The median home value in ZIP 58849 is $269,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58849 is White at 91.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58849?
ZIP code 58849 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58849 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58849?
In ZIP code 58849, 42.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 58849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 58849 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 58849?
In ZIP code 58849, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58849 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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