ZIP Code · ND

ZIP 58504

Part of Bismarck, ND

Pop. 30,212·Burleigh County·3rd most expensive ZIP in North Dakota

Median rent (all units)

$1,399/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$533

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 58504 · $1,399

More affordable than 80% 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).

Rent trends

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 58504 changed +4.9% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,637) is $2,141 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,830).

Rank in Bismarck

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Bismarck.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 58501, 6 miles away, rents for 29% less ($999/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 58504. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,788/yr

At $1,399/mo median

Location

CityBismarck

StateND

CountyBurleigh County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58504 (Bismarck, ND) is majority owner-occupied, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,212

Median income

$85,637

Median age

37.8

Renters

25.6%

Age distribution

21.9%

25.1%

12.7%

15.2%

Under 1821.9%

18–3425.1%

35–5425.1%

55–6412.7%

65+15.2%

Gender

51.3%

48.7%

Male51.3%

Female48.7%

Race & ethnicity

84.1%

White84.1%

Black1.4%

Hispanic3.2%

Asian1.2%

Other10.2%

Education (25+)

25.7%

35.7%

33.4%

No HS diploma5.2%

HS diploma25.7%

Some college35.7%

Bachelor's+33.4%

Housing tenure

74.4%

25.6%

Owner74.4%

Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58504 in Bismarck, ND has changed in 5 years

Income

$72,448 → $85,637

up 18.2%

Population

29,071 → 30,212

up 3.9%

Renter share

26.5% → 25.6%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

32.1% → 33.4%

+1.3 pts

Median age

34.8 → 37.8

+3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,448 to $85,637 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,071 to 30,212 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 58504 covers Bismarck, ND. The median rent here is $1,399/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 20% of local median household income ($85,637/yr), ZIP 58504 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58504?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in ZIP 58504. The local median household income is $85,637/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58504?

Rent in ZIP 58504 has risen 4.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 58504 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58504 is one of the pricier among North Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 17 at $1,399/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 58504 changed +4.9%, against a typical +4.8% across the 15 North Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.