Bismarck, ND — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 58501 serves a portion of Bismarck, North Dakota, within Burleigh County. This community is home to approximately 52,712 residents, with a median age of 34.1 years. The median household income of $59,670 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $286,416 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bismarck is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 96 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 27% and an unemployment rate of 6.3%, 58501 reflects the economic character of Burleigh County in North Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 52,712 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,104 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $59,670 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $286,416 | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 96 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.2% | ↑ 104% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 27% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.1 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,720 | — |