| City: | Trenton, North Dakota |
| County: | Williams County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:57:01 AM |
| Population: | 485 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 701 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.0891, -103.8309 |
| Land Area: | 14.772 sq mi |
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Trenton sits in the northwest corner of North Dakota, just 15 miles from the Montana border in Williams County. This small community of 485 people has a diverse population, with 214 residents (44%) identifying as American Indian and another 93 people (19%) reporting two or more races. The remaining population is primarily white (173 people, 36%).
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the territory. The Trenton post office maintains 192 PO Boxes for 189 households, and everyone relies on the post office for mail pickup. While some rural route service exists (69 ZIP+4 records on a rural carrier route), PO Boxes remain the primary addressing method for this community.
Trenton's economy is driven by transportation and warehousing, which employs 146 workers out of the local workforce. This industry dominates employment, likely connected to North Dakota's Bakken oil fields in Williams County. Another 76 workers are in public administration, and 90 work in educational services and health care. The community has 13 business establishments employing 252 people total.
Median household income stands at $103,194, well above the national average. This high income reflects the oil industry's influence on the local economy. About 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher. Housing is split almost evenly between owners (96 households) and renters (93 households), with median rent at $639 per month.
The town has a classic numbered grid pattern: 1st through 8th Avenues, 1st through 4th Streets, and numbered avenues extending northwest (143rd through 150th Ave NW). Highway 1804 and Highway 281 run through the area. The compact 0.52 square mile territory reflects a small town footprint serving both local residents and the surrounding rural area.
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Trenton, ND 58853Classic small town grid with numbered streets and avenues, plus highway routes connecting to the regional road network.
ZIP Code 58853 has 485 residents and 189 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 33.7 years, slightly younger than the state (35.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (44.1%, much higher than the state average of 5.0% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (35.7%, much lower than the state average of 82.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, 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: | 485Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 354Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 32.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $107,969Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 189Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $310,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 327 | 339 | 354 | 384 | 298 | 245 | 172 | 196 | 207 | 198 | 416 | 494 | 395 | 354 |
| Decennial Census | 292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 485 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.7
Male Median Age: 35.3
Female Median Age: 29.1
| 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 | 14 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 32 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Female | 19 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 52 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 33 | 46 | 31 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| White: | 173 | 41.69% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 5.54% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.24% |
| American Indian: | 214 | 51.57% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.96% |
| Total: | 415 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 254 | 52.37% | 35.3 years |
| Females: | 231 | 47.63% | 29.1 years |
| Total: | 485 | 100% | 33.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 331 | 93.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 5.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.41% |
| Total Population: | 354 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 349 | 98.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 1.41% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $107,969, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $55,969 (107.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,969. Family households earn a median of $110,417 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $110,417). By gender, male median income is $88,056 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $88,056 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.9%).
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 | $52,000 | $53,750 | $65,625 | $42,292 | $37,109 | $37,250 | $51,667 | $48,333 | $55,000 | $58,571 | $84,125 | $101,719 | $103,194 | $107,969 |
| Median Family Income | $53,125 | $53,958 | $60,000 | $55,125 | $55,750 | $0 | $68,958 | $71,429 | $73,125 | $57,361 | $86,607 | $110,455 | $102,639 | $110,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,375 | $24,861 | $65,962 | $42,083 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,250 | $46,250 | $41,875 | $44,063 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 | $58,750 | $80,625 | $59,125 | $60,125 | $87,045 | $88,846 | $88,056 |
| Median Female Income | $26,750 | $31,250 | $32,222 | $31,250 | $0 | $32,500 | $45,625 | $36,406 | $35,625 | $36,250 | $0 | $51,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 211 | 74.30% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 73 | 25.70% |
| Total: | 284 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 99 | 46.92% |
| Service: | 64 | 30.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 11.37% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 5.21% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 6.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 211 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $310,800, which is generally lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $255,400 (461.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203,500. The median gross rent is $617, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $336 (119.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $617. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.70% (64.44% with a mortgage, 35.56% free-and-clear) and renters 31.30% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.84%, which is considerably 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 | $55,400 | $59,300 | $65,700 | $68,000 | $125,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $108,000 | $107,300 | $119,700 | $165,400 | $0 | $0 | $310,800 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 19.51% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 53.66% |
| $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: | 11 | 26.83% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $281 | $383 | $457 | $483 | $481 | $467 | $558 | $610 | $0 | $1,031 | $0 | $716 | $639 | $617 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 58 | 44.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 32 | 24.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 31.30% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 76.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 41 | 23.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 136 | 79.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 27 | 15.70% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 5.23% |
| Total Housing Units: | 172 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 95.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 15.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.31%). College enrollment is 31.34%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 2.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 4.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 85 | 32.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 19.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 13.08% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 16.54% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 28 | 10.77% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 241 | 92.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 71 | 27.31% |
| Private Insurance: | 337 | 82.60% |
| Public Insurance: | 54 | 13.24% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 4.17% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 391 | 95.83% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 22.4% | 17.4% | 14.3% | 16.5% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 9.9% | 0.0% |
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: | 9 | 13.43% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 25 | 37.31% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 17.91% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 31.34% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 13.43% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 37 | 55.22% |
ZIP Code 58853 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 253 people with an annual payroll of $18,969,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 423Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,881,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,969,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 253Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 58853 is located in Williams County, North Dakota, within the Williston, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48780). This Micro area has a population of 22,398 people, about 2.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 58853. It covers 14.772 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.14 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Williston, NDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 22,398Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 14.772 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.14 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: | 3879460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Trenton CDP; North DakotaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 58853 is in the Eight Mile Public School District 6, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.