ZIP Code 58503: Population, Income, Housing

State: ND
Total population: 37,683 Household income: $102,333 Rent: $1,132

Overview

Total population
37,683
Rent
$1,132
Year built
2004
Household income
$102,333
Per capita income
$52,843
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
40.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
North Dakota
County
Burleigh County
City
Bismarck
Total population
37,683
Adults over 25
25,064
Total households
15,358
Household size
2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$102,333
Per capita income
$52,843
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
40.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,132
Year built
2004
Households that rent
25.7%
Households that own
74.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
89.2%
Black
0.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
7.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,743 (89.1%)
Commute time to work
18 mins
Work from home
2,047 (10.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
17.9%
High school graduate or GED
16.5%
Some college or associate degree
17.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 58503 with: Burleigh County, ND North Dakota United States

ZIP 58503

Total population37,683
Rent$1,132
Year built2004
Household income$102,333
Per capita income$52,843
Poverty rate4.3%
Unemployment rateN/A

Burleigh County, ND

Total population100,600
Rent$998
Year built1988
Household income$86,851
Per capita income$45,977
Poverty rate7.9%
Unemployment rate2.3%

North Dakota State

Total population784,841
Rent$954
Year built1982
Household income$76,657
Per capita income$43,389
Poverty rate10.8%
Unemployment rate2.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP58503 CountyBurleigh, NDStateNorth DakotaCountryUnited States
Total population37,683100,600784,841334,922,499
Rent$1,132$998$954$1,413
Year built2004198819821980
Household income$102,333$86,851$76,657$80,734
Per capita income$52,843$45,977$43,389$44,673
Poverty rate4.3%7.9%10.8%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.3%2.4%4%

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Summary for 58503

Rent & Income

In 58503, the typical monthly rent is $1,132 and the typical household income is $102,333. Rent here is higher than North Dakota, and household income is higher than North Dakota. The estimated poverty rate is 4.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 25.7% of households. About 40.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 48.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 58503 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 58503 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 58503 compares in North Dakota (9 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,132 9 / 9 from lower rent $836 – $1,132
Household income $102,333 1 / 9 from higher income $58,801 – $102,333
Poverty rate 4.3% 1 / 9 from lower poverty 4.3% – 18.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Dakota with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 58503

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 9th out of 9 ZIP Codes in North Dakota. At the state level, values extend from $836 in ZIP 58102 up to $1,132 in ZIP 58503.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 58503 holds the 1st out of 9 ZIP Codes. In North Dakota as a whole, the range goes from $58,801 in ZIP 58103 up to $102,333 in ZIP 58503.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 58503 ranks 1st out of 9 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 4.3% in ZIP 58503 up to 18.7% in ZIP 58102.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 58503 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,132 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 58503

Annual Household Income: $102,333

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 58503

Estimated Rate: 4.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 58503

In ZIP Code 58503, households that rent: 3,942 (25.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,942 25.7%
Owner-Occupied 11,416 74.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 58503

In ZIP Code 58503, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,597 (40.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,597 40.5%
Other renter households 2,345 59.5%
Total renter households 3,942 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 58503

Less than High School: 4,490 people (17.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,146 people (16.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,290 people (17.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,138 people (48.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 25,064

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.