Hettinger city, ND

ZIP 58639 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hettinger city, ND (58639)

Median Income

$54,946

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+88

Wealth inflow

Population

1,715

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 88 for ZIP 58639 (Hettinger city, ND) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.4%+6% vs US avg

Establishments

595

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining16.4%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing2.0%
Wholesale trade4.0%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities4.1%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management7.0%
Education, health care, social32.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.8%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 58639 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.6%, median income fell 7.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 13.6%.

Median Income

$54,946

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate