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Wilton, ND — ZIP 58579

Population: 1,001 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 58579 (Wilton, ND) is $259,844 — up 8.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,900 after a median 45 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,844

Median home value

+8.7%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,844
1-year appreciation
+8.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+46.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$259,844
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
$249,900
Median list price
$241,600
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
+38.8%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
WILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILTON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
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
43.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.0 in
Annual snowfall
36.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
786
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
944

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 (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Soderquist Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,857
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,491
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

ZIP 58579State medianUS median
Median home value$259,844$247,781$289,727
Median sale price$249,900$241,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,857$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 58579?
$259,844.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 58579?
$249,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 58579?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 58579?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,104/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 58579?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 58579 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 58579?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 58579?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 58579?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 58579?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 58579 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 58579?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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