The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58071 sells for about $192,400, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $788 a month.
ZIP 58071 — Tower City
The housing market in 58071 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth consistent with rural North Dakota trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking a quiet lifestyle within commuting distance of the Fargo metro area. Market conditions remain balanced with limited turnover and steady, long-term value appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a commute to the larger Fargo employment hub.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 7.8% — 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 4.0%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58071
Crime rates in Tower City are significantly lower than the national average, with the area experiencing very low levels of violent and property crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Maple Valley School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with high student-to-teacher ratios.
The area is primarily at risk for severe winter weather and occasional high winds, with standard flood risks associated with local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agriculture and proximity to the Fargo-Moorhead employment corridor, though local development remains modest.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Cass and Barnes counties, with rates determined by local school district and township levies.
Commuting typically requires a private vehicle, with residents traveling east toward the Fargo-Moorhead metro area via I-94 for employment.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks and access to open space, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal investor-driven short-term rental activity.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with many residents commuting to the Fargo-Moorhead area for professional and industrial employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles, with I-94 serving as the primary artery for regional travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Property assessments are managed by the respective county tax directors in Cass and Barnes counties, following state-mandated valuation cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and township levies, with no significant MUD or PID structures present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk, which are common in the North Dakota plains.
North Dakota has seen modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like 58071 maintaining stable population levels.
North Dakota is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court action to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement to buyers, detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 58071 profiles.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.