PlainZIP

Columbus, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59019

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

3,972
5/sq mi
$84,591
Median income
$398,100
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59019 covers 882.7 square miles in Columbus, Stillwater County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,972 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59019 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,591 (21% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $45,808. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $398,100 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 59019'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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59019.

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 59019, Columbus, 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

3,972

Population

882.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59019?

45.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$84,591

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$45,808

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59019 ranks nationally

Columbus, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,591 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,967

Total Housing Units

1,794

Occupied Units

173

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$398,100

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$936

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59019 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 198
2021 +13.5% 224
2022 +19.2% 267
2023 +9.0% 291
2024 +2.4% 299

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 59019, employing approximately 1,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,941,000.

137

Businesses

1,428

Employees

$80.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 16.1%
Construction 21 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 12 8.8%
Manufacturing 7 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.1%
Finance and insurance 7 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.9%
Utilities 3 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59019 in? ▼
ZIP code 59019 (Columbus) is located in Stillwater County, Montana. Stillwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stillwater-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59019? ▼
ZIP code 59019 in Columbus, MT has a population of 3,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59019 is $84,591, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59019 is $398,100, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59019 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59019? ▼
ZIP code 59019 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59019? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59019 are: Retail trade (22), Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59019? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59019 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59019? ▼
In ZIP code 59019, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 59019? ▼
In ZIP code 59019, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59019 is 7.2% 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.