ZIP Code · ND

ZIP 58078

Part of West Fargo, ND

Pop. 40,631·Cass County·11th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota

Median rent (all units)

$1,203/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$729

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ZIP 58078 · $1,203

More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$860

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$2,080

Research median

$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 58078 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Dakota

Rent in ZIP 58078 changed +7.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,040) is $2,276 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,080).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 58103, 5 miles away, rents for 27% less ($873/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 58078. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,436/yr

At $1,203/mo median

Location

CityWest Fargo

StateND

CountyCass County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58078 (West Fargo, ND) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

40,631

Median income

$91,040

Median age

33.4

Renters

35.3%

Age distribution

26%

26.7%

26.5%

12.6%

Under 1826%

18–3426.7%

35–5426.5%

55–648.1%

65+12.6%

Gender

50.9%

49.1%

Male50.9%

Female49.1%

Race & ethnicity

85.3%

White85.3%

Black5.1%

Hispanic3.8%

Asian2%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

17.7%

36.7%

42.6%

No HS diploma3%

HS diploma17.7%

Some college36.7%

Bachelor's+42.6%

Housing tenure

64.7%

35.3%

Owner64.7%

Renter35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 58078 in West Fargo, ND has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,013 → $1,203

up 18.8%

Income

$93,758 → $91,040

down 2.9%

Population

38,448 → 40,631

up 5.7%

Renter share

32.7% → 35.3%

+2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

43.9% → 42.6%

-1.3 pts

Median age

34.2 → 33.4

-0.8 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 58078 in West Fargo, ND has climbed by $190 per month, settling near $1,203 after starting the period at $1,013. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 58078 in West Fargo, ND now reports about $91,040, up from $93,758 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,448 to 40,631 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. About 35.3% of households rent today, against 32.7% in 2021. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 58078 in West Fargo, ND reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 58078 covers West Fargo, ND. The median rent here is $1,203/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($91,040/yr), ZIP 58078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,203/mo in ZIP 58078. The local median household income is $91,040/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58078?

Rent in ZIP 58078 has risen 7.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2022.

How does ZIP 58078 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58078 is in the middle among North Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 17 at $1,203/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 58078 changed +7.2%, against a typical +4.8% across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.