ZIP Code · ND

ZIP 58503

Part of Bismarck, ND

Pop. 37,683·Burleigh County·1st most expensive ZIP in North Dakota

Median rent (all units)

$1,417/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$515

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 58503 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 58503 · $1,417

More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,150

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,820

4 BR+

$2,100

Research median

$1,310/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of North Dakota

Rent in ZIP 58503 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,333) is $2,558 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,100).

Rank in Bismarck

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Bismarck.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 58501, 7 miles away, rents for 29% less ($999/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 58503. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,004/yr

At $1,417/mo median

Location

CityBismarck

StateND

CountyBurleigh County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58503 (Bismarck, ND) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,683

Median income

$102,333

Median age

39.8

Renters

25.7%

Age distribution

26.1%

17.2%

24.8%

19.9%

Under 1826.1%

18–3417.2%

35–5424.8%

55–6411.9%

65+19.9%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

89.2%

White89.2%

Black0.9%

Hispanic2.5%

Asian1.3%

Other6.2%

Education (25+)

16.5%

31%

48.4%

No HS diploma4%

HS diploma16.5%

Some college31%

Bachelor's+48.4%

Housing tenure

74.3%

25.7%

Owner74.3%

Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58503 in Bismarck, ND has changed in 5 years

Income

$93,319 → $102,333

up 9.7%

Population

36,745 → 37,683

up 2.6%

Renter share

24.7% → 25.7%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

45.8% → 48.4%

+2.6 pts

Median age

38.1 → 39.8

+1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $93,319 to $102,333 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 58503 in Bismarck, ND adding about 938 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45.8% to 48.4% across the same window.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 58503

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 58503

About renting in ZIP 58503

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 58503 covers Bismarck, ND. The median rent here is $1,417/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($102,333/yr), ZIP 58503 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,417/mo in ZIP 58503. The local median household income is $102,333/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58503?

Rent in ZIP 58503 has risen 2.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 58503 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58503 is one of the pricier among North Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #1 of 17 at $1,417/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 58503 changed +2.7%, against a typical +4.8% across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.