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Ballantine, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59006

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

926
6/sq mi
$53,304
Median income
$314,300
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ballantine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59006 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ballantine, Yellowstone County, Montana, home to just 926 residents across 168.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59006 reports a modest median household income of $53,304 (24% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $39,956. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $314,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Yellowstone County, letting you compare 59006 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 59006, Ballantine, 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

926

Population

168.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59006?

63.7

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
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?

$53,304

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$39,956

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59006 ranks nationally

Ballantine, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,304 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

359

Total Housing Units

359

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$314,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

1959

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 59006, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,356,000.

13

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 30.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 59006 vs 59037 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59037 Huntley, MT 1,672 9.5 mi

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Pop: 46,564
59101 standard
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Pop: 39,562
59105 standard
Billings, MT
Pop: 29,624
59106 standard
Billings, MT
Pop: 12,375
59044 standard
Laurel, MT
Pop: 10,971
59079 standard
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Pop: 3,481

Related Areas

Yellowstone County Ballantine, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59006 in? ▼
ZIP code 59006 (Ballantine) 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 59006? ▼
ZIP code 59006 in Ballantine, MT has a population of 926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59006 is $53,304, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59006 is $314,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59006 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59006? ▼
ZIP code 59006 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59006? ▼
In ZIP code 59006, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 59006? ▼
In ZIP code 59006, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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