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Bismarck, ND
City in Burleigh County, North Dakota. ZIP codes: 58501, 58504, 58505.
Population
75,556
Land area
34.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,178
ZIP codes
3
Bismarck and its ZIP codes
Bismarck at a glance
- Bismarck is about 191 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $78,387, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,300 (20% above North Dakota) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Bismarck, ND
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks39
- Post Offices4
- Parks39
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants242
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Bismarck, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,387
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.2%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (32,033), Norwegian Americans (10,502), Irish Americans (5,575).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burleigh County. PPP loans are for Bismarck.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,824
58,393 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,724
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$906M
FY 2026, $9,202 per person
PPP loans
$96.5M
1,209 loans, 11,147 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bismarck, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bismarck, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
777
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
583
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 4°F
20.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bismarck, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Bismarck
3 in or overlapping Bismarck. Population shown
Cities near Bismarck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LincolnCity | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| MandanCity | 5.8 mi | 13.5 |
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| MenokenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| HarmonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WiltonCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| ReganCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| SolenCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| DriscollCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bismarck, ND in?
- Bismarck is in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Bismarck, ND?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bismarck include 58501, 58504, 58505.
- What is the population of Bismarck, ND?
- About 75,556 people live in Bismarck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bismarck?
- Nearby places include Lincoln (4.5 mi), Mandan (5.8 mi), Apple Valley (8 mi), Menoken (11 mi), Harmon (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023