🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

58801

Williston

ZIP Code 58801 is a standard zip code serving Williston, Williston, North Dakota (ND), in Williams County, United States. It has an estimated population of 18,371 with a median household income of $77,200. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: North Dakota (ND)
County: Williams
City: Williston
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.225700
Longitude: -103.649000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 831.52 mi²
Water Area: 35.32 mi²
Population Density: 22.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.488856°N, 47.953027°S, -103.367040°E, -104.047295°W

With 18,371 residents spread across 831.52 square miles, this area has a population density of 22.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

18,371

Population

80th percentile

$77,200

Median Income

85th percentile

$158,400

Median Home Value

60th percentile

831.52 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 58801 is $77,200, and the median home value is $158,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

8,179

Total Units

7,549

Occupied Units

92.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Williston, ND.

58802

Williston

58803

Williston

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