PlainZIP

Belfry, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59008

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

410
2/sq mi
$100,469
Median income
$438,900
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belfry pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59008 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belfry, Carbon County, Montana, home to just 410 residents across 256.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,469 (43% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $47,718. Poverty here runs at 18.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $438,900 (34% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Carbon County, letting you compare 59008 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 59008, Belfry, 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

410

Population

256.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59008?

52.1

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
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 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$100,469

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$47,718

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59008 ranks nationally

Belfry, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,469 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

189

Total Housing Units

169

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$438,900

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 59008, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,000.

12

Businesses

15

Employees

$624K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 59008 vs 59007 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59007 Bearcreek, MT 113 6.1 mi

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Pop: 1,950
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Pop: 1,446
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Pop: 733
59026 standard
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Pop: 194

Related Areas

Carbon County Belfry, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59008 in? ▼
ZIP code 59008 (Belfry) is located in Carbon County, Montana. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59008? ▼
ZIP code 59008 in Belfry, MT has a population of 410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59008 is $100,469, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59008 is $438,900, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59008 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59008? ▼
ZIP code 59008 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59008? ▼
In ZIP code 59008, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 59008? ▼
In ZIP code 59008, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59008 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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