Zip code 58344: Lakota, North Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 58344?

58344 is assigned to Lakota, North Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 58344 in?

58344 is mostly in Nelson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 58344?

About 1,115 people live in 58344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 58344?

The median household income in 58344 is $66,957.

Q: What zip codes are near 58344?

The closest zip codes to 58344 are 58259, 58327, 58321, 58380, 58272.

Residential delivery areaNelson CountyCentral Time

Population

1,115

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$159K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$603/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

208 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 58344

58344 is a rural zip code in Lakota, North Dakota (Nelson County), covering 208 sq mi of land. About 1,115 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 44.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,957 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,000, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $603 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.2 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and office and administrative support. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 58344 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers28.2%
99th
U.S. 10% · ND 11.3%80th of 345 in ND
Income inequality (Gini)0.550
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · ND 0.45722nd of 342 in ND
Veterans12.5%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · ND 7.1%51st of 345 in ND
Government workers25.5%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · ND 17.3%59th of 345 in ND
Housing vacancy19.3%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · ND 12.3%161st of 342 in ND
Residents under 1828.4%
92nd
U.S. 22% · ND 23.5%94th of 345 in ND
Residents 65 and older22.9%
87th
U.S. 17.2% · ND 16.5%147th of 345 in ND
Median age44.1
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · ND 35.9149th of 345 in ND
Per capita income$48,905
70th
U.S. $44,673 · ND $43,38988th of 345 in ND
Homeownership rate73.8%
63rd
U.S. 65.2% · ND 62.9%251st of 342 in ND
Median earnings per worker$50,625
57th
U.S. $49,666 · ND $49,097169th of 345 in ND
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · ND 10.8%103rd of 342 in ND
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · ND 8.1%130th of 345 in ND
Median household income$66,957
31st
U.S. $80,734 · ND $76,657230th of 328 in ND
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · ND 32.7%186th of 344 in ND
Uninsured rate3.8%
20th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · ND 6.5%189th of 343 in ND
Diversity index23.6
16th
U.S. 61.4 · ND 32.589th of 345 in ND
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · ND 4.7%105th of 345 in ND
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · ND 2%94th of 345 in ND
Median home value$159,000
11th
U.S. $332,700 · ND $249,900160th of 311 in ND
Average commute19.2 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ND 17.9 min214th of 337 in ND
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · ND 88.7%253rd of 342 in ND
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ND 2.8%174th of 345 in ND
Population1,115
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ND 784,84184th of 345 in ND
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ND 11/sq mi103rd of 345 in ND
Median gross rent$603
1st
U.S. $1,413 · ND $954159th of 210 in ND
Rent-burdened renters10.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · ND 38.9%210th of 291 in ND
Healthcare workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · ND 10.8%296th of 345 in ND

Measure	58344	Nelson	ND	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ND
Self-employed workers	28.2%	26.3%	11.3%	10%	99th	80th of 345
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.550	0.496	0.457	0.483	97th	22nd of 342
Veterans	12.5%	8.8%	7.1%	6.2%	95th	51st of 345
Government workers	25.5%	20%	17.3%	14.5%	95th	59th of 345
Housing vacancy	19.3%	25%	12.3%	10.1%	93rd	161st of 342
Residents under 18	28.4%	20.7%	23.5%	22%	92nd	94th of 345
Residents 65 and older	22.9%	28.3%	16.5%	17.2%	87th	147th of 345
Median age	44.1	50.1	35.9	38.9	82nd	149th of 345
Per capita income	$48,905	$46,126	$43,389	$44,673	70th	88th of 345
Homeownership rate	73.8%	75.1%	62.9%	65.2%	63rd	251st of 342
Median earnings per worker	$50,625	$49,878	$49,097	$49,666	57th	169th of 345
Poverty rate	11%	7.2%	10.8%	12.5%	51st	103rd of 342
Work from home	9.6%	8.1%	8.1%	15.1%	32nd	130th of 345
Median household income	$66,957	$67,193	$76,657	$80,734	31st	230th of 328
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.6%	29.4%	32.7%	35.7%	30th	186th of 344
Uninsured rateStrength	3.8%	4%	6.5%	8.4%	20th	189th of 343
Diversity index	23.6	15.9	32.5	61.4	16th	89th of 345
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	3%	4.7%	14.1%	16th	105th of 345
Tech workers	1.1%	1.3%	2%	3.8%	15th	94th of 345
Median home value	$159,000	$139,700	$249,900	$332,700	11th	160th of 311
Average commuteStrength	19.2 min	19.6 min	17.9 min	26.4 min	10th	214th of 337
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	83.5%	88.7%	91%	9th	253rd of 342
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	1.1%	2.8%	5.2%	2nd	174th of 345
Population	1,115	3,016	784,841	334,922,499	1st	84th of 345
Population density	5/sq mi	3/sq mi	11/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	103rd of 345
Median gross rent	$603	$582	$954	$1,413	1st	159th of 210
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	10.6%	20.4%	38.9%	51.1%	1st	210th of 291
Healthcare workers	1.7%	10.6%	10.8%	9.7%	1st	296th of 345

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.1

Under 18

28.4%

65 and over

22.9%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.4%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

23.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

Households

Households: 442
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 61.1%
Married couples: 53.6%
Living alone: 36.2%
Veterans (of adults): 12.5%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

58344

$66,957

Nelson Co.

$67,193

North Dakota

$76,657

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$48,905

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.550

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

58344

$159,000

Nelson Co.

$139,700

North Dakota

$249,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

58344

$603

Nelson Co.

$582

North Dakota

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

0.7%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 548
Owner-occupied: 73.8%
Vacant: 19.3%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 10.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.4%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

55%

10–19

17%

20–29

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

24%

Education

13%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Production

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Industries

Agriculture and mining

17%

Education

16%

Public administration

14%

Construction

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$50,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

28.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	58344	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,397	$74,888
Service	$35,714	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,063	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,792	$49,199
Production and transportation	$62,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

31%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.7%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 3.8%
Limited-English households: 6.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Lakota
State: North Dakota
County: Nelson County
Center point: 48.0165° N, 98.3430° W
Land area: 208 sq mi
Water area: 5.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

58344 spans 2 counties

Nelson County93% of land
Ramsey County7% of land

Zip codes near 58344

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
58259	Michigan, ND	10 mi	393	$55,000	$131,600
58327	Crary, ND	12 mi	414	$96,157	$242,000
58321	Brocket, ND	13 mi	140	$95,000	$256,800
58380	Tolna, ND	15 mi	423	$67,083	—
58272	Petersburg, ND	17 mi	177	$76,875	$112,500
58361	Pekin, ND	18 mi	220	$131,106	$232,300
58254	McVille, ND	19 mi	588	$86,563	$143,800
58345	Lawton, ND	20 mi	120	$93,750	—
58224	Dahlen, ND	21 mi	28	$128,125	—
58266	Niagara, ND	23 mi	74	$88,889	—
58381	Warwick, ND	23 mi	482	$90,500	$208,300
58250	Lankin, ND	23 mi	191	$108,375	$93,000

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Questions about 58344

What city is zip code 58344?

58344 is assigned to Lakota, North Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 58344 in?

58344 is mostly in Nelson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 58344?

About 1,115 people live in 58344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 58344 in?

58344 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 58344?

The median household income in 58344 is $66,957.

What zip codes are near 58344?

The closest zip codes to 58344 are 58259, 58327, 58321, 58380, 58272.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 58344, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.