The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58271 sells for about $59,200, or $48 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $718 a month.
ZIP 58271 — Pembina
The housing market in ZIP 58271 is characterized by very low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a stable, rural North Dakota community. Prices remain affordable compared to national averages, with growth driven by local economic factors rather than speculative investment. The market is currently balanced, with few listings and long days on market reflecting the limited buyer pool.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle, including retirees or individuals working in the local agricultural sector.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.3% — 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 1.7%/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 1.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 58271
Crime rates in this rural area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
Schools serving this area are part of small rural districts with limited extracurricular offerings but high teacher-to-student ratios.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter weather and occasional localized flooding, with standard insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by regional agriculture and small-scale local services, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on true and full value, with local mill rates determined by school district and township requirements.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents often traveling to larger regional hubs like Devils Lake for employment.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to nearby prairie landscapes.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, with support services located in nearby Devils Lake.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Ramsey County assessor maintains property values based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for agricultural structures can vary based on specific risk profiles.
North Dakota has seen modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like Ramsey County experiencing slight population stability or decline.
North Dakota is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement to buyers, covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year summary tables.
- Pembina State Museum4.74.3 mi
- Pembina State Museum4.74.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Hosts local community events and agricultural gatherings.
Provides access to hunting and bird watching.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.