Zip code 58422: Cathay, North Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 58422?

58422 is assigned to Cathay, North Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 58422 in?

58422 is in Wells County, North Dakota.

Q: What is the population of 58422?

About 174 people live in 58422, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 58422?

The median household income in 58422 is $131,477.

Q: What zip codes are near 58422?

The closest zip codes to 58422 are 58438, 58486, 58418, 58356, 58421.

Residential delivery areaWells CountyCentral Time

Population

174

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$131K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$173K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

130 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 58422

58422 is a rural zip code in Cathay, North Dakota (Wells County), covering 130 sq mi of land. About 174 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 28.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $131,477 a year, 63% above the national median of $80,734. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $172,900, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and business and finance. 36% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 58422 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 174 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · ND 38.9%9th of 291 in ND
Residents under 1840.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · ND 23.5%14th of 345 in ND
Self-employed workers36%
99th
U.S. 10% · ND 11.3%46th of 345 in ND
Broadband access98.2%
98th
StrengthU.S. 91% · ND 88.7%21st of 342 in ND
Homeownership rate89.1%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · ND 62.9%107th of 342 in ND
Median earnings per worker$80,139
93rd
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · ND $49,09710th of 345 in ND
Median household income$131,477
90th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · ND $76,65712th of 328 in ND
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · ND 0.45747th of 342 in ND
Per capita income$60,695
85th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · ND $43,38926th of 345 in ND
Government workers16%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · ND 17.3%178th of 345 in ND
Residents 65 and older16.7%
51st
U.S. 17.2% · ND 16.5%243rd of 345 in ND
Bachelor's degree or higher27.2%
39th
U.S. 35.7% · ND 32.7%134th of 344 in ND
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · ND 7.1%279th of 345 in ND
Work from home8%
22nd
U.S. 15.1% · ND 8.1%168th of 345 in ND
Average commute21 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · ND 17.9 min178th of 337 in ND
Median home value$172,900
15th
U.S. $332,700 · ND $249,900141st of 311 in ND
Median age28.8
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · ND 35.9321st of 345 in ND
Population174
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · ND 784,841302nd of 345 in ND
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · ND 11/sq mi301st of 345 in ND
Poverty rate1.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · ND 10.8%301st of 342 in ND
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · ND 2.8%342nd of 345 in ND
Diversity index1.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · ND 32.5318th of 345 in ND
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · ND 6.5%341st of 343 in ND
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · ND 4.7%341st of 345 in ND
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · ND 12.3%342nd of 342 in ND
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · ND 2%338th of 345 in ND
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · ND 10.8%342nd of 345 in ND

Measure	58422	Wells	ND	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in ND
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	48.2%	38.9%	51.1%	99th	9th of 291
Residents under 18	40.8%	23.4%	23.5%	22%	99th	14th of 345
Self-employed workers	36%	22.1%	11.3%	10%	99th	46th of 345
Broadband accessStrength	98.2%	82.3%	88.7%	91%	98th	21st of 342
Homeownership rateStrength	89.1%	77.1%	62.9%	65.2%	95th	107th of 342
Median earnings per workerStrength	$80,139	$46,188	$49,097	$49,666	93rd	10th of 345
Median household incomeStrength	$131,477	$66,114	$76,657	$80,734	90th	12th of 328
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.507	0.457	0.483	88th	47th of 342
Per capita incomeStrength	$60,695	$44,681	$43,389	$44,673	85th	26th of 345
Government workers	16%	15.2%	17.3%	14.5%	66th	178th of 345
Residents 65 and older	16.7%	26.7%	16.5%	17.2%	51st	243rd of 345
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.2%	21.7%	32.7%	35.7%	39th	134th of 344
Veterans	3.9%	7.1%	7.1%	6.2%	25th	279th of 345
Work from home	8%	10.4%	8.1%	15.1%	22nd	168th of 345
Average commuteStrength	21 min	14.6 min	17.9 min	26.4 min	17th	178th of 337
Median home value	$172,900	$114,500	$249,900	$332,700	15th	141st of 311
Median age	28.8	46.3	35.9	38.9	3rd	321st of 345
Population	174	3,890	784,841	334,922,499	1st	302nd of 345
Population density	1/sq mi	3/sq mi	11/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	301st of 345
Poverty rateStrength	1.7%	9.1%	10.8%	12.5%	1st	301st of 342
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2%	2.8%	5.2%	1st	342nd of 345
Diversity index	1.1	9.5	32.5	61.4	1st	318th of 345
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	3.7%	6.5%	8.4%	1st	341st of 343
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	341st of 345
Housing vacancy	0%	19.1%	12.3%	10.1%	1st	342nd of 342
Tech workers	0%	4.6%	2%	3.8%	1st	338th of 345
Healthcare workers	0%	7.2%	10.8%	9.7%	1st	342nd 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

26%

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

28%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

28.8

Under 18

40.8%

65 and over

16.7%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

1.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 55
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 56.4%
Married couples: 56.4%
Living alone: 25.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

31%

$150–200k

25%

$200k+

Median household income

58422

$131,477

Wells Co.

$66,114

North Dakota

$76,657

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$60,695

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

58422

$172,900

Wells Co.

$114,500

North Dakota

$249,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

58422

—

Wells Co.

$648

North Dakota

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 55
Owner-occupied: 89.1%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.7%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

59%

Carpooled

27%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

39%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

44%

Construction and repair

20%

Business and finance

13%

Office and admin

Production

Education

Engineering and science

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Agriculture and mining

44%

Retail

16%

Wholesale

13%

Education

12%

Public administration

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$80,139

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

36%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	58422	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$80,833	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$69,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

14%

Some college

28%

Associate's

30%

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 99%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1%
Households with broadband: 98.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.9%
No internet access: 1.8%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cathay
State: North Dakota
County: Wells County
Center point: 47.5935° N, 99.4055° W
Land area: 130 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 58422

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
58438	Fessenden, ND	9.1 mi	679	$67,244	$77,900
58486	Sykeston, ND	14 mi	178	—	$77,500
58418	Bowdon, ND	16 mi	259	$55,357	$122,500
58356	New Rockford, ND	16 mi	1,627	$51,042	$123,500
58421	Carrington, ND	19 mi	2,969	$89,097	$171,200
58374	Sheyenne, ND	22 mi	703	$64,688	$150,700
58423	Chaseley, ND	23 mi	201	—	$159,500
58341	Harvey, ND	25 mi	2,572	$61,641	$139,000
58348	Maddock, ND	25 mi	793	$62,563	$86,400
58357	Oberon, ND	26 mi	440	$76,458	$60,600
58451	Hurdsfield, ND	28 mi	51	$62,115	$109,800
58445	Grace City, ND	29 mi	145	$72,250	$109,400

Questions about 58422

What city is zip code 58422?

58422 is assigned to Cathay, North Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 58422 in?

58422 is in Wells County, North Dakota.

What is the population of 58422?

About 174 people live in 58422, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 58422 in?

58422 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 58422?

The median household income in 58422 is $131,477.

What zip codes are near 58422?

The closest zip codes to 58422 are 58438, 58486, 58418, 58356, 58421.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 58422, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.