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Bismarck, ND
Bismarck sits in Burleigh, North Dakota, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 95,068 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Bismarck has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $306,933 and median asking rent runs around $985 per month. Median household income hovers around $82,349. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Bismarck
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58501 | Burleigh | 28,579 | $65,777 | $266,100 |
| 58502 | Burleigh | 0 | — | — |
| 58503 | Burleigh | 36,944 | $101,618 | $378,800 |
| 58504 | Burleigh | 29,545 | $79,652 | $275,900 |
| 58505 | Burleigh | 0 | — | — |
| 58506 | Burleigh | 0 | — | — |
| 58507 | Burleigh | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Bismarck?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $306,933, and median rent is $985. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.