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ZIP Code · ND

ZIP 58103

Part of Fargo, ND
Pop. 48,796·Cass County·17th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$865/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$1,100
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 58103 · $865
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,040/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
$10,380/yr
At $865/mo median
Location
CityFargo
StateND
CountyCass County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58103 (Fargo, ND) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,796
Median income
$58,801
Median age
35.1
Renters
57.9%
Age distribution
20.4%
29.5%
23.2%
16.2%
Under 1820.4%
18–3429.5%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75%
White75%
Black11.3%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian4.5%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
21.8%
35.8%
35.8%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
42.1%
57.9%
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58103 in Fargo, ND has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,717 → $58,801
up 9.5%
Population
50,019 → 48,796
down 2.4%
Renter share
58.8% → 57.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
32.6% → 35.8%
+3.2 pts
Median age
33.4 → 35.1
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,801 today, compared with $53,717 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 50,019 to 48,796 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.6% to 35.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 58103 covers Fargo, ND. The median rent here is $865/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($58,801/yr), ZIP 58103 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 58103?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 58103 (Fargo, ND) is $865. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 58103 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 58103's median rent of $865/mo is $1,100 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 58103 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58103 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Dakota, ranking #17 out of 17 ZIPs at $865/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58103?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $865/mo in ZIP 58103. The local median household income is $58,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58103?

Rent in ZIP 58103 has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 58103 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 58103 is considered very affordable for renters. At $865/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($58,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 58103 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 58103 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.9% of ZIP 58103 households are renters, while 42.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 58103 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 58103 compare to the rest of Fargo?

ZIP 58103 is more affordable than Fargo overall. At $865/mo, it's $223 below the Fargo citywide median of $1,088/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 58103 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 58103 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $865/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 58103's median household income ($58,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 58103 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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