ZIP Code · ND

ZIP 58501

Part of Bismarck, ND

Pop. 29,405·Burleigh County·15th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota

Median rent (all units)

$999/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$933

Reported rents

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ZIP 58501 · $999

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$930

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,140

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,140/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of North Dakota

Rent in ZIP 58501 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,755) is $1,719 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,590); a 4-bedroom is $1,830.

Rank in Bismarck

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Bismarck.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 58501. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,988/yr

At $999/mo median

Location

CityBismarck

StateND

CountyBurleigh County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58501 (Bismarck, ND) is majority owner-occupied, 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,405

Median income

$68,755

Median age

37.7

Renters

37.3%

Age distribution

20.7%

26.5%

24.1%

17.8%

Under 1820.7%

18–3426.5%

35–5424.1%

55–6410.9%

65+17.8%

Gender

51%

49%

Male51%

Female49%

Race & ethnicity

82.9%

White82.9%

Black4.4%

Hispanic4.6%

Asian0.5%

Other7.6%

Education (25+)

24.7%

35.1%

34.3%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma24.7%

Some college35.1%

Bachelor's+34.3%

Housing tenure

62.7%

37.3%

Owner62.7%

Renter37.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58501 in Bismarck, ND has changed in 5 years

Income

$61,340 → $68,755

up 12.1%

Population

28,676 → 29,405

up 2.5%

Renter share

40.6% → 37.3%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

32.8% → 34.3%

+1.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $61,340 to $68,755 across the same window, up 12.1% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 28,676 residents to roughly 29,405. Renters now make up 37.3% of households, compared with 40.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 58501 covers Bismarck, ND. The median rent here is $999/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($68,755/yr), ZIP 58501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $999/mo in ZIP 58501. The local median household income is $68,755/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58501?

Rent in ZIP 58501 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 58501 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58501 is one of the more affordable among North Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 17 at $999/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 58501 changed +4.2%, against a typical +4.8% across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.