PlainZIP

Bridger, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59014

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

1,446
1/sq mi
$55,234
Median income
$306,800
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59014 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bridger, Carbon County, Montana, home to just 1,446 residents across 1032.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59014 reports a modest median household income of $55,234 (21% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,686. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $306,800 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $846 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59014 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridger, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59014.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 59014, Bridger, 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

1,446

Population

1032.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59014?

49.2

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$55,234

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,686

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59014 ranks nationally

Bridger, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,234 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

706

Total Housing Units

609

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$306,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 59014, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,562,000.

45

Businesses

221

Employees

$9.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 17.8%
Construction 7 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 15.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.1%
Utilities 4 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.7%

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

Carbon County Bridger, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59014 in? ▼
ZIP code 59014 (Bridger) 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 59014? ▼
ZIP code 59014 in Bridger, MT has a population of 1,446 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59014? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59014 is $55,234, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59014? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59014 is $306,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59014? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59014 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59014? ▼
ZIP code 59014 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59014? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59014 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59014? ▼
In ZIP code 59014, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 59014? ▼
In ZIP code 59014, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59014? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59014 is 13.2% 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.