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Bismarck, ND — ZIP 58503

Population: 37,683 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 58503 (Bismarck, ND) is $465,721 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $505,000 after a median 37.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,514/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$465,721

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

37.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$465,721
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+41.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$465,721
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$505,000
Median list price
$612,400
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
37.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
75
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
90
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,514/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$725/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$906/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,435/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
BISMARCK 1, NAUGHTON 25
Schools include
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL, HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,798

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Sauter Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH, SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
4.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
59.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,540
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,929
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
194

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 58503State medianUS median
Median home value$465,721$247,781$289,727
Median sale price$505,000$241,500$325,000
Median days on market38 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,514/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,540$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 58503?
$465,721.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 58503?
$505,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 58503?
Median days on market: 37.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 58503?
Typical rent: $1,514/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 58503?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 58503 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 58503?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 58503?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 58503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 58503?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 58503 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 58503?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 58503?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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