The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58643 sells for about $51,300, or $48 per square foot.
Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $400 a month.
ZIP 58643 — Marmarth
The housing market in 58643 is characterized by extremely low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting a shrinking rural population. Median home values remain among the lowest in the nation, and there is no significant development or economic growth driving market activity. Figures for sales count and price cuts are not published at the ZIP level due to the lack of market activity.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals seeking extreme affordability and rural isolation, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth opportunities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 6.0% — 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 1.5%/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 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58643
The area is served by the Marmarth 12 School District, which operates a small primary/elementary school.
The region is subject to standard rural North Dakota climate risks, including severe winter weather and wind; specific flood or wildfire risk profiles are not determinable at the ZIP level.
Economic momentum is limited in this rural area, with no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Dakota) — Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a reduction in property tax liability based on income brackets, effectively lowering the tax burden for eligible homeowners. State (North Dakota) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the taxable value by the total millage rate. Taxable value is 4.5% of the true and full (market) value. Formula: (Market Value * 0.50 * 0.09) * (Mills / 1000) or more simply (Market Value * 0.045) * (Mills / 1000).
Commute times are high, averaging over 50 minutes, reflecting the remote rural nature of the area and distance to regional employment hubs.
Recreational opportunities are primarily focused on outdoor activities in the surrounding Badlands landscape; local amenities are minimal.
The rental market is very thin, consisting primarily of 2-bedroom units with low turnover and limited investor activity.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural-service based, with very limited industrial or corporate presence.
Public transit is non-existent; residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this ZIP code.
Slope County assesses property based on market value, with rates varying by local taxing district.
Parcels are subject to Slope County and Marmarth 12 School District levies.
Property insurance availability is standard for rural North Dakota, though premiums may reflect regional wildfire and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates via ZipDataMaps and IncomeByZipCode.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
The primary educational facility serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.