PlainZIP

Acton, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59002

Yellowstone County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

165
1/sq mi
$36,771
Median income
$333,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Acton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59002 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Acton, Yellowstone County, Montana, home to just 165 residents across 165.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59002 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,771 (47% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,081. Poverty here runs at 33.8%, with unemployment measured at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $333,300 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,135 per month, and 52.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 59002's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59002, Acton, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

165

Population

165.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59002?

32.9

Median Age

40.7%

Male

59.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$36,771

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$31,081

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59002 ranks nationally

Acton, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,771 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

69

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$333,300

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,135

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 59002, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,000.

5

Businesses

14

Employees

$242K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Yellowstone County Acton, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59002 in? ▼
ZIP code 59002 (Acton) is located in Yellowstone County, Montana. Yellowstone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yellowstone-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59002? ▼
ZIP code 59002 in Acton, MT has a population of 165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59002 is $36,771, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59002 is $333,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59002 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59002? ▼
ZIP code 59002 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59002? ▼
In ZIP code 59002, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59002? ▼
In ZIP code 59002, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59002 is 33.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.