| City: | Fort Totten, North Dakota |
| Names to Avoid: | Ft Totten |
| County: | Benson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:53:51 AM |
| Population: | 1,320 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 701 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.9896, -99.0282 |
| Land Area: | 28.099 sq mi |
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Fort Totten serves the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation in Benson County, North Dakota. Of the 1,320 residents, 96% are Native American (1,268 people), making this one of North Dakota's significant tribal communities with PO Box classification. The name Fort Totten refers to the historic 19th-century military fort, now preserved as a historic site within the reservation.
The post office maintains 370 PO Boxes for 299 households. That's a 1.24 adoption rate, meaning the Fort Totten post office serves beyond just the immediate area. Extended family structures are common here. With 1,320 people living in 299 households, that's 4.4 people per household, typical of tribal communities where multi-generational families live together.
Mail delivery here uses both rural routes and limited city carrier service. Most residents rely on PO Boxes at the Fort Totten post office. The 30-square-mile territory isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but the combination of rural housing patterns and tribal land makes PO Boxes the practical choice for most families.
This is a young community. Median age is 20.5 years. Only 6% of the population (85 people) are 65 or older, while 12% (157 people) are under 25. The median household income is $29,886, and median home values are $36,500. Educational attainment is low, with just 1.6% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.
The economy here depends heavily on tribal government and public services. Of the workforce, 52 people work in public administration and 102 in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Business activity is limited. There are just 5 business establishments employing 132 workers total, along with 48 business delivery points.
Street names like Brunswick Road, Dakotah Drive, and Housing Circle Drive appear in the ZIP+4 data, along with numbered streets (3rd Street, 1st Avenue) that form a small grid near the post office.
Mail should be addressed to:
PO Box [number]
Fort Totten, ND 58335The abbreviated form "Ft Totten" is recognized but not valid for mailing. Always use the full "Fort Totten" on mail.
Street network includes housing development roads like Brunswick Road and Housing Circle Drive, along with a small numbered grid near the post office.
ZIP Code 58335 has 1,320 residents and 299 households (average 4.30 persons per household). The median age is 20.5 years, significantly younger than the state (35.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (51.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.1%, much higher than the state average of 5.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.3%, much lower than the state average of 82.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (5.0%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,320Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,177Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 47.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 299Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $22,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,635 | 1,456 | 1,580 | 1,688 | 1,697 | 1,784 | 1,949 | 1,975 | 1,892 | 1,818 | 1,387 | 1,256 | 1,047 | 1,177 |
| Decennial Census | 1,694 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,320 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.5
Male Median Age: 20.9
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 82 | 75 | 85 | 66 | 39 | 40 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 104 | 86 | 80 | 71 | 41 | 37 | 55 | 44 | 36 | 9 | 16 | 39 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 186 | 161 | 165 | 137 | 80 | 77 | 105 | 91 | 82 | 35 | 35 | 59 | 52 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| White: | 30 | 2.28% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 1.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1,268 | 96.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,317 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 642 | 48.64% | 20.9 years |
| Females: | 678 | 51.36% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 1,320 | 100% | 20.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,176 | 99.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.08% |
| Total Population: | 1,177 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,176 | 99.92% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.08% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $17,813 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,250. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $33,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,125). By gender, male median income is $59,519 and female is $57,989, which is notably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,530 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (45.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $17,813 | $20,192 | $22,794 | $23,563 | $25,221 | $24,211 | $25,714 | $24,338 | $26,250 | $28,413 | $28,375 | $25,313 | $29,886 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $20,833 | $24,792 | $25,260 | $23,971 | $25,524 | $24,063 | $23,875 | $22,143 | $25,063 | $27,500 | $27,292 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,000 | $8,750 | $8,424 | $8,897 | $9,489 | $9,808 | $9,663 | $9,107 | $8,553 | $6,125 | $0 | $0 | $33,417 | $33,125 |
| Median Male Income | $25,000 | $27,045 | $26,625 | $38,750 | $34,375 | $31,875 | $26,696 | $26,500 | $23,750 | $29,688 | $40,750 | $54,000 | $55,417 | $59,519 |
| Median Female Income | $24,706 | $24,760 | $27,679 | $29,444 | $31,667 | $31,406 | $31,087 | $31,900 | $32,448 | $33,173 | $40,500 | $47,250 | $55,313 | $57,989 |
| Employed: | 160 | 29.63% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 2.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 365 | 67.59% |
| Total: | 540 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 20.63% |
| Service: | 73 | 45.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 14.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 8.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 11.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 160 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $22,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $8,900 (28.08%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,200. The median gross rent is $349, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $60 (20.76%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.64% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 41.36% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.57%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $31,700 | $20,300 | $16,300 | $15,700 | $23,800 | $21,600 | $24,500 | $47,500 | $52,000 | $30,400 | $52,600 | $38,100 | $36,500 | $22,800 |
| Less than $500: | 47 | 59.49% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 17.72% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 18 | 22.78% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $289 | $299 | $325 | $308 | $356 | $401 | $391 | $364 | $387 | $394 | $374 | $400 | $381 | $349 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 112 | 58.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 79 | 41.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 86.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 13.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 136 | 61.54% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 49 | 22.17% |
| Other Units: | 36 | 16.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 221 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 67.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 11.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 84.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 60.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 11.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (64.33%). College enrollment is 11.24%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 94 | 31.65% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 114 | 38.38% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 14.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 12.46% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 1.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 297 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 199 | 67.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 1.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 134 | 11.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 985 | 82.98% |
| No Insurance: | 68 | 5.73% |
| Total: | 1,187 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,119 | 94.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 65.2% | 58.0% | 58.0% | 62.9% | 57.4% | 58.8% | 62.3% | 62.6% | 58.0% | 51.4% | 51.8% | 55.0% | 54.2% | 60.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 3.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 11.24% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 229 | 64.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 10.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 40 | 11.24% |
| Total: | 356 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 51 | 14.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 305 | 85.67% |
ZIP Code 58335 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 102 people with an annual payroll of $4,932,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 413Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,183,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,932,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 102Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 58335 is located in Benson County, North Dakota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 58335. It covers 28.099 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.19 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 28.099 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.19 sq miSource: 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: | 3827700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fort Totten CDP; North DakotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 58335 is in the Fort Totten Public School District 30, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.