Williston, ND — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 58801 serves a portion of Williston, North Dakota, within Williams County. This community is home to approximately 11,893 residents, with a median age of 34.2 years. The median household income of $57,707 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $421,261 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 24% owner-occupied and 76% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Williston is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 101 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 2.4%, 58801 reflects the economic character of Williams County in North Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 11,893 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,373 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $57,707 | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $421,261 | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 101 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.9% | ↑ 48% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 24% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 76% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,946 | — |