Ashland, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59003

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

1,160
1/sq mi
$44,833
Median income
$76,400
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59003 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1657.1 square miles in Ashland, Rosebud County, Montana. The area is home to 1,160 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59003 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59003 sits at $44,833 (36% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $29,234. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $76,400 (77% below the state average) with median rent at $619 per month, and 38.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59003 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59003, Ashland, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,160

Population

1657.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59003?

41.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 48.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$44,833

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$29,234

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59003 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,833 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

718

Total Housing Units

584

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.5%
Renter 61.5%

$76,400

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

$619

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 59003, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,942,000.

13

Businesses

312

Employees

$12.9M

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59003 in?
ZIP code 59003 (Ashland) is located in Rosebud County, Montana. Rosebud County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rosebud-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59003?
ZIP code 59003 in Ashland, MT has a population of 1,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59003?
The median household income in ZIP 59003 is $44,833, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59003?
The median home value in ZIP 59003 is $76,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59003 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59003?
ZIP code 59003 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59003?
In ZIP code 59003, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 59003?
In ZIP code 59003, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59003 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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