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ZIP 58401

Pop. 17,189·Stutsman County·14th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$1,051/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$881
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 58401 · $1,051
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$680
1 BR
$680
2 BR
$870
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$870/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 58401 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Dakota

Rent in ZIP 58401 changed +5.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,228) is $1,506 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,470).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 58401. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$12,612/yr
At $1,051/mo median
Location
StateND
CountyStutsman County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58401 (Jamestown, ND) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,189
Median income
$60,228
Median age
43.5
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
18.5%
20.3%
24.4%
15.2%
21.6%
Under 1818.5%
18–3420.3%
35–5424.4%
55–6415.2%
65+21.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
90.2%
White90.2%
Black3%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
37.3%
29.9%
25.4%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 58401 in Jamestown, ND has changed in 5 years

Rent
$925 → $1,051
up 13.6%
Income
$54,097 → $60,228
up 11.3%
Population
17,501 → 17,189
down 1.8%
Renter share
40.3% → 41.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 25.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
40.9 → 43.5
+2.6 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 58401 in Jamestown, ND has increased from $925 to $1,051, a 13.6% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $54,097 to $60,228 across the same window, up 11.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 17,501 residents to roughly 17,189. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 58401 in Jamestown, ND look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 58401 covers Jamestown, ND. The median rent here is $1,051/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($60,228/yr), ZIP 58401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,051/mo in ZIP 58401. The local median household income is $60,228/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58401?

Rent in ZIP 58401 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2022.

How does ZIP 58401 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58401 is one of the more affordable among North Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #14 of 17 at $1,051/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 58401 changed +5.7%, against a typical +4.8% across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 58401 compare to the rest of Jamestown?

ZIP 58401 sits right at the Jamestown citywide median of $1,051/mo.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,051/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 58401's median household income ($60,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 58401 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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