58503 Property Tax Rate
Bismarck, North Dakota · Part of Burleigh County
Effective Tax Rate
0.89%
149.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$3,403
$284/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$3,403
Monthly
$284
Eff. Rate
0.89%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 58503 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$284/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.06 percentage points above the North Dakota average
North Dakota average: 0.83%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $106, about 3% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Burleigh County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 58503 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$106 tax MOE, 3% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Burleigh County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 58503
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $383,300, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.89%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on North Dakota and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $284 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Burleigh County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 58503 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 58503
0.89%
Effective rate
North Dakota Avg
0.83%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in North Dakota
Higher than 57% of ZIP codes in North Dakota(57th percentile, 305 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 58503
Property owners in ZIP code 58503 (Bismarck, North Dakota) pay a median of $3,403/year in property taxes on homes valued at $383,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.89%, which is 7% above the North Dakota state average of 0.83%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 58503 is approximately $284, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Burleigh County. This is $2,041 more than the North Dakota average of $1,362/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in North Dakota, 58503 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 58259 (0.89%) and 58441 (0.89%).
In Bismarck, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $105,108, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
North Dakota reassesses all property at fair market value every four years; your assessed value will be set in the next reassessment cycle. Burleigh County provides a Homestead Exemption for qualifying primary residences—file your application with the Burleigh County Assessor's office within 30 days of taking title. Request your property's assessment card from the Burleigh County Assessor and file any protest within 60 days of receiving your assessment notice to protect your valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$106. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 58503 is part of Burleigh County, North Dakota. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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0.30 percentage points lower than ZIP 58503.
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0.23 percentage points lower than ZIP 58503.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.