Watford City, ND · standard

ZIP Code 58854

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

2,804
2/sq mi
$99,000
Median income
$388,700
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Watford City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 58854 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 58854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1557.8 square miles in Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The area is home to 2,804 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 58854 against North Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 58854 sits at $99,000 (20% above the North Dakota average), while per-capita income is $51,591. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $388,700 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $1,327 per month, and 46.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 58854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 58854 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 58854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 58854.

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 58854, Watford City, 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

2,804

Population

1557.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 58854?

29.7

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

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?

$99,000

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$51,591

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 58854 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,000 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 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,943

Total Housing Units

3,752

Occupied Units

1,191

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.8%
Renter 53.2%

$388,700

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,327

Median Rent

2012

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 423 business establishments in ZIP 58854, employing approximately 5,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $441,827,000.

423

Businesses

5,203

Employees

$441.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 62 14.7%
Construction 54 12.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 45 10.6%
Retail trade 38 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 8.0%
Wholesale trade 25 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.7%
Finance and insurance 14 3.3%
Utilities 5 1.2%
Information 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 58854 in?
ZIP code 58854 (Watford City) 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 58854?
ZIP code 58854 in Watford City, ND has a population of 2,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 58854?
The median household income in ZIP 58854 is $99,000, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 58854?
The median home value in ZIP 58854 is $388,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 58854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 58854 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 58854?
ZIP code 58854 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 5,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 58854?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 58854 are: Transportation and warehousing (62), Construction (54), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 58854?
In ZIP code 58854, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 58854?
In ZIP code 58854, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 58854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 58854 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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