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ZIP 58078

Pop. 40,631·Cass County·4th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$1,337/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-7.7%
vs US Median
-$628
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 58078 · $1,337
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,044/yr
At $1,337/mo median
Location
StateND
CountyCass County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -7.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 58078 covers West Fargo, ND. The median rent here is $1,337/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($91,040/yr), ZIP 58078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 58078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 58078 (West Fargo, ND) is $1,337. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 58078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 58078's median rent of $1,337/mo is $628 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 58078 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Dakota, ranking #4 out of 17 ZIPs tracked at $1,337/mo.

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 $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,337/mo in ZIP 58078. The local median household income is $91,040/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58078?

Rent in ZIP 58078 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 58078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 58078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,337/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($91,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 58078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 58078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 58078 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 58078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 58078 compare to the rest of West Fargo?

ZIP 58078 is more affordable than West Fargo overall. At $1,337/mo, it's $13 below the West Fargo citywide median of $1,350/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 58078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 58078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,337/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 58078's median household income ($91,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 58078 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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