| City: | Bismarck, North Dakota |
| City Alias: | Lincoln |
| Names to Avoid: | Livona |
| Counties: | Burleigh County[Primary] Emmons County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:14:54 AM |
| Population: | 29,517 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 701 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 46.7114, -100.6494 |
| Land Area: | 103.336 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 58504 has 29,517 residents and 11,602 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, slightly younger than 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 (84.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (6.1%, higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 29,517Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 30,159Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 30,163Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 285.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,671Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11,602Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $282,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 24,630 | 24,821 | 25,064 | 25,540 | 25,990 | 26,762 | 26,866 | 27,101 | 27,307 | 27,607 | 29,071 | 29,545 | 30,159 |
| Decennial Census | 24,342 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 29,517 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.4
Male Median Age: 34.3
Female Median Age: 34.5
| 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 | 1,020 | 1,082 | 984 | 1,036 | 1,123 | 1,113 | 1,256 | 1,138 | 922 | 775 | 798 | 890 | 850 | 743 | 526 | 351 | 150 | 104 |
| Female | 1,012 | 1,009 | 928 | 1,082 | 1,281 | 1,064 | 1,061 | 1,030 | 834 | 706 | 725 | 914 | 949 | 786 | 562 | 312 | 214 | 187 |
| Total | 2,032 | 2,091 | 1,912 | 2,118 | 2,404 | 2,177 | 2,317 | 2,168 | 1,756 | 1,481 | 1,523 | 1,804 | 1,799 | 1,529 | 1,088 | 663 | 364 | 291 |
| White: | 24,938 | 85.52% |
| Black: | 566 | 1.94% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,061 | 3.64% |
| Asian: | 221 | 0.76% |
| American Indian: | 1,795 | 6.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 161 | 0.55% |
| Other: | 420 | 1.44% |
| Total: | 29,162 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14,861 | 50.35% | 34.3 years |
| Females: | 14,656 | 49.65% | 34.5 years |
| Total: | 29,517 | 100% | 34.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29,507 | 97.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 170 | 0.56% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 201 | 0.67% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 281 | 1.60% |
| Total Population: | 30,159 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 29,677 | 98.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 482 | 1.60% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $78,671, which is well above the state median ($75,949), is up $25,615 (48.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,357. Family households earn a median of $108,595 versus $43,281 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,314). By gender, male median income is $69,613 and female is $57,085, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($51,239), with a current gap of $12,528 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,056 | $55,309 | $56,740 | $58,012 | $62,184 | $65,025 | $66,070 | $69,605 | $71,314 | $70,117 | $72,448 | $79,652 | $78,671 |
| Median Family Income | $66,323 | $68,274 | $70,253 | $72,937 | $75,268 | $81,735 | $83,795 | $89,968 | $93,693 | $92,516 | $97,256 | $105,601 | $108,595 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,520 | $30,547 | $32,161 | $35,221 | $38,589 | $40,643 | $38,920 | $42,063 | $40,982 | $37,988 | $42,485 | $49,043 | $43,281 |
| Median Male Income | $45,154 | $45,315 | $44,211 | $45,762 | $50,848 | $51,780 | $52,421 | $57,953 | $62,127 | $54,499 | $57,115 | $63,511 | $69,613 |
| Median Female Income | $31,441 | $32,717 | $33,890 | $35,019 | $36,014 | $36,506 | $37,555 | $38,437 | $41,105 | $41,765 | $47,846 | $54,808 | $57,085 |
| Employed: | 15,492 | 65.81% |
| Unemployed: | 588 | 2.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,462 | 31.70% |
| Total: | 23,542 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,654 | 36.50% |
| Service: | 2,824 | 18.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,449 | 22.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,555 | 10.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,010 | 12.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 15,492 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $282,100, which is much higher than the state median ($241,100), is up $137,600 (95.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,500. The median gross rent is $940, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $351 (59.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.34% (53.01% with a mortgage, 46.99% free-and-clear) and renters 25.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.38%, which is markedly below the state rate (13.28%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $144,500 | $149,600 | $158,500 | $164,600 | $173,700 | $189,300 | $213,400 | $233,200 | $244,600 | $240,400 | $250,300 | $275,900 | $282,100 |
| Less than $500: | 406 | 13.26% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,329 | 43.40% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 824 | 26.91% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 215 | 7.02% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 93 | 3.04% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 195 | 6.37% |
| Total: | 3,062 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $589 | $647 | $691 | $692 | $737 | $772 | $770 | $769 | $825 | $807 | $846 | $935 | $940 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,702 | 39.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,168 | 34.93% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,062 | 25.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11,932 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11,932 | 95.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 547 | 4.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,479 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,830 | 62.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,893 | 23.18% |
| Other Units: | 1,756 | 14.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,479 | 100% |
In 2023, 31.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is falls below the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.00%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 2.70 percentage points since 2011. 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 (43.40%). College enrollment is 29.91%, which is well above the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 302 | 1.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 828 | 4.15% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5,164 | 25.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,931 | 19.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,439 | 17.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,215 | 21.15% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,049 | 10.28% |
| Total: | 19,928 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 18,798 | 94.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,264 | 31.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 23,201 | 68.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 8,910 | 26.47% |
| No Insurance: | 1,555 | 4.62% |
| Total: | 33,666 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 32,111 | 95.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
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: | 382 | 4.92% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 4.74% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,369 | 43.40% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,322 | 17.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,322 | 29.91% |
| Total: | 7,763 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 750 | 9.66% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5,059 | 65.17% |
ZIP Code 58504 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 983 business establishments, employing about 13,929 people with an annual payroll of $705,311,000. USPS data shows 12,568 residential mailboxes and 1,166 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 12,568Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,166Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 19,945Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 3,295Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,537Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 983Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $172,106,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $705,311,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13,929Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 58504 is located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, within the Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13900). This Metro area has a population of 134,286 people, about 21.98% of whom live in ZIP Code 58504. It covers 103.336 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.31 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bismarck, NDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,286Source: Census |
| MSA: | Bismarck, ND MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 103.336 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 8.31 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: | 3807200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bismarck city; North DakotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 58504 is part of 3 school districts, including: Bismarck Public School District 1 (Grades PK thru 12), Apple Creek Public School District 39 (Grades KG thru 12) and Manning Public School District 45 (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 10 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 November 1, 2025.