ZIP Code 58103 in Fargo, ND

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fargo, North Dakota
County:Cass County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:10:23 AM
Population:46,754 [See All]
Area Code:701
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:46.8547, -96.8231
Land Area:11.455 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 58103 has 46,754 residents and 22,506 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 35.4 years, about the same as the state (35.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (73.4%, much lower than the state average of 82.9% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.7%, much higher than the state average of 3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:46,754Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:48,520Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:47,703Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,081.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,699Source: Census ACS
Households:22,506Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$239,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.04Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--47,14647,44247,85948,50649,17850,44149,22749,34448,32849,20950,01948,57748,520
Decennial Census47,302------------------46,754------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.4

Male Median Age: 34.8

Female Median Age: 36

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,4981,3441,2201,1162,0932,3252,2601,9461,4681,2471,2421,3751,3261,198816447280319
Female1,5521,2631,1311,0962,0432,1861,9181,6441,2411,1371,2221,3381,5421,319984589449580
Total3,0502,6072,3512,2124,1364,5114,1783,5902,7092,3842,4642,7132,8682,5171,8001,036729899
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:34,30874.62%
Black:5,47211.90%
Hispanic:*1,9694.28%
Asian:2,5155.47%
American Indian:1,0402.26%
Hawaiian:380.08%
Other:6331.38%
Total:45,975100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:23,52050.31%34.8 years
Females:23,23449.69%36.0 years
Total:46,754100%35.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:40,62183.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7361.52%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,0196.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4,14414.76%
Total Population:48,520100%
Total Native Population:41,35785.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:7,16314.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $57,699, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,133 (45.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,833. Family households earn a median of $85,690 versus $40,235 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,455). By gender, male median income is $50,392 and female is $43,205, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,187 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (2.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,566$41,328$41,479$42,616$41,988$42,067$42,696$45,646$46,866$51,326$53,717$56,786$57,699
Median Family Income$62,906$61,998$59,090$57,917$55,715$54,300$56,912$59,984$65,148$67,717$71,601$80,592$85,690
Median NonFamily Income$29,233$31,366$31,379$32,507$31,726$31,487$31,720$33,758$35,072$35,127$36,947$40,277$40,235
Median Male Income$39,091$38,773$38,750$40,071$39,292$39,322$40,724$41,523$41,872$41,320$42,765$48,230$50,392
Median Female Income$31,558$32,578$32,606$33,703$32,700$33,738$34,962$36,601$36,634$37,648$39,796$41,556$43,205
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:27,97570.84%
Unemployed:1,2183.08%
Not In Labor Force:10,29826.08%
Total:39,491100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10,91339.01%
Service:5,78820.69%
Sales and Office:4,94917.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,0837.45%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,24215.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:27,975100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $239,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $98,000 (69.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,100. The median gross rent is $831, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $204 (32.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.77% (56.47% with a mortgage, 43.53% free-and-clear) and renters 58.23% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.63%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.28%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$141,200$141,600$142,500$143,800$146,300$153,000$165,400$175,300$184,100$192,300$198,700$230,400$239,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:8326.06%
$500 to $999:9,43068.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,25016.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:7435.41%
$2,000 to $2,499:710.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:140.10%
$3,000 or more:830.60%
No Rent:3012.19%
Total:13,724100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$627$638$662$674$689$702$731$759$774$765$776$817$831
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,55823.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,28518.18%
Renter Occupied:13,72458.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:23,567100%

Occupied Housing Units:23,56793.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,6746.63%
Total Housing Units:25,241100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,67338.32%
Multi-Family Units:14,88558.97%
Other Units:6832.71%
Total Housing Units:25,241100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 36.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (32.30%). High school or higher is 92.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.58%). College enrollment is 31.99%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,3003.93%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1533.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,06621.35%
Some college, no degree:7,40222.37%
Associate's degree:4,00512.10%
Bachelor's degree:8,24924.93%
Graduate or professional degree:3,92011.84%
Total:33,095100%
High school or higher:30,64292.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12,16936.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:34,68064.62%
Public Insurance:14,54527.10%
No Insurance:4,4418.28%
Total:53,666100%
Has Health Insurance:49,22591.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.0%8.0%10.0%10.5%11.6%13.4%12.5%11.3%11.5%9.8%9.2%9.7%7.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:6496.11%
Kindergarten:6225.85%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,10038.58%
High school (grades 9-12):1,85717.47%
College or graduate school:3,40031.99%
Total:10,628100%
Early Childhood:1,27111.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,57961.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 58103 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,905 business establishments, employing about 37,012 people with an annual payroll of $1,949,666,000. USPS data shows 23,384 residential mailboxes and 2,063 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:23,384Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,063Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:26,445Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,416Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:12,826Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,905Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$506,869,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,949,666,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:37,012Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 58103 is located in Cass County, North Dakota, within the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22020). This Metro area has a population of 254,914 people, about 18.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 58103. It covers 11.455 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fargo, ND-MNSource: Census
CBSA Number:22020Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:254,914Source: Census
MSA:Fargo-Moorhead, ND-MN MSASource: Census
Land Area:11.455 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3825700Source: Census
Place Name:Fargo city; North DakotaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


58104 | | 58102

Schools in ZIP Code 58103


ZIP Code 58103 is part of 2 school districts, including: West Fargo Public School District 6 (Grades PK thru 12) and Fargo Public School District 1 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Willow Park Elementary School 4901 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: West Fargo Public School District 6
Early Childhood Special Education School 1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School 1601 13th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Clara Barton Hawthorne Elementary School 1417 6th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Jefferson Elementary School 1701 4th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Lewis And Clark Elementary School 1729 16th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Lincoln Elementary School 2120 9th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
South High School 1840 15th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Dakota High School 1305 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Ed Clapp Elementary School 3131 S 28th St
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Explorer Academy 1780 17th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Fargo Public School District 1
Grace Lutheran Elementary School 1025 14th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Private School
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary School 2720 32nd Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Private School
Nativity Elementary School 1825 11th St S
Fargo, ND 58103
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 58103


Josef's School Of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo 3223 13 Ave S, Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103
Type: Post Secondary
Rasmussen University-North Dakota 4012 19th Avenue Sw
Fargo, ND 58103-7196
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo 4377 15th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
Type: Post Secondary
Lynnes Welding Training 2717 3rd Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
Type: Post Secondary
Concordia College At Moorhead 901 S 8th St
Moorhead, MN 56562
Type: Post Secondary
North Dakota State University-Main Campus 1301 12th Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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