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ZIP 58854

Pop. 9,368·McKenzie County·5th most expensive ZIP in North Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$1,322/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$643
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ZIP 58854 · $1,322
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,400/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,864/yr
At $1,322/mo median
Location
StateND
CountyMcKenzie County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 58854 (Watford City, ND) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,368
Median income
$99,000
Median age
29.7
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
32.4%
28.7%
23.7%
Under 1832.4%
18–3428.7%
35–5423.7%
55–647.2%
65+8.1%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.1%
15.8%
White81.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
26.9%
43.6%
18.3%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college43.6%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 58854 in Watford City, ND has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,570 → $99,000
up 29.3%
Population
8,505 → 9,368
up 10.1%
Renter share
47.6% → 53.2%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 18.3%
-6.6 pts
Median age
29.1 → 29.7
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $99,000 today, compared with $76,570 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 8,505 to 9,368 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.1% change. About 53.2% of households rent today, against 47.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 24.9% to 18.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 58854 covers Watford City, ND. The median rent here is $1,322/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($99,000/yr), ZIP 58854 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 58854?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 58854 (Watford City, ND) is $1,322. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 58854 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 58854's median rent of $1,322/mo is $643 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 58854 compare to other ZIPs in North Dakota?

ZIP 58854 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Dakota, ranking #5 out of 17 ZIPs tracked at $1,322/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 58854?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,322/mo in ZIP 58854. The local median household income is $99,000/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 58854?

Rent in ZIP 58854 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 58854 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 58854 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,322/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($99,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 58854 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 58854 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 58854 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 58854 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 58854 compare to the rest of Watford City?

ZIP 58854 sits right at the Watford City citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 58854 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 58854 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,322/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 58854's median household income ($99,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 58854 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.1–2.5%
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