🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

58844

Fortuna

ZIP Code 58844 is a standard zip code serving Fortuna, Fortuna, North Dakota (ND), in Divide County, United States. It has an estimated population of 142 with a median household income of $50,982. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.881300
Longitude: -103.741500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 234.85 mi²
Water Area: 5.64 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 48.999644°N, 48.691480°S, -103.552894°E, -103.969398°W

With 142 residents spread across 234.85 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

142

Population

$50,982

Median Income

55th percentile

$92,900

Median Home Value

30th percentile

234.85 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 58844 is $50,982, and the median home value is $92,900.

Housing

112

Total Units

Occupied Units

59.8%

Occupancy Rate

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