The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58008 sells for about $233,047, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $795 a month.
ZIP 58008 — Arthur
The housing market in ZIP 58008 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation typical of rural North Dakota. Demand remains localized, driven by agricultural stability rather than speculative growth. Market conditions are stable with minimal turnover, reflecting the quiet nature of the community.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including local agricultural workers and families looking for affordable small-town living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58008, Richland County ND
The area is subject to standard North Dakota climate risks, including severe winter weather and potential wind events.
Economic activity is primarily driven by regional agriculture and small-town commerce, with proximity to Wahpeton providing additional employment access.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Richland County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Wahpeton or Fargo for employment.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with small community parks and proximity to regional hunting and fishing areas.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local workers with low vacancy pressure and stable, modest rent levels.
The economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural sector, with support from local government and small-scale retail in the surrounding Richland County area.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to regional highways connecting to larger employment centers.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Richland County manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural land valuations and residential property tax equalization.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency and administrative service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to the Great Plains.
North Dakota utilizes a judicial foreclosure process, requiring court intervention for property recovery.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site4.715.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.