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ZIP 58801

Pop. 34,277·Williams County·8th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$1,256/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$709
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ZIP 58801 · $1,256
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,200/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
$15,072/yr
At $1,256/mo median
Location
StateND
CountyWilliams County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58801 (Williston, ND) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,277
Median income
$84,702
Median age
31.4
Renters
49.7%
Age distribution
30.5%
25.7%
26.7%
Under 1830.5%
18–3425.7%
35–5426.7%
55–648%
65+9.1%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
White79.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
35.6%
32.9%
24.9%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
50.3%
49.7%
Owner50.3%
Renter49.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58801 in Williston, ND has changed in 5 years

Rent
$839 → $1,256
up 49.7%
Income
$79,610 → $84,702
up 6.4%
Population
33,088 → 34,277
up 3.6%
Renter share
49.6% → 49.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 24.9%
-1.1 pts
Median age
30.9 → 31.4
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 58801 in Williston, ND stood at $839 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,256, reflecting a 49.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $79,610 to $84,702 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 33,088 residents to roughly 34,277. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 58801 in Williston, ND reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 58801 covers Williston, ND. The median rent here is $1,256/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($84,702/yr), ZIP 58801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 58801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 58801 (Williston, ND) is $1,256. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 58801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 58801's median rent of $1,256/mo is $709 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 58801 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58801 falls in the middle range for North Dakota, ranking #8 out of 17 ZIPs at $1,256/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,256/mo in ZIP 58801. The local median household income is $84,702/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58801?

Rent in ZIP 58801 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 58801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 58801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,256/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($84,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 58801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 58801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.7% of ZIP 58801 households are renters, while 50.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 58801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 58801 compare to the rest of Williston?

ZIP 58801 sits right at the Williston citywide median of $1,256/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 58801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 58801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,256/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 58801's median household income ($84,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 58801 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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