PlainZIP

Cooke City, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59020

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

77
0/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$370,800
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cooke City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59020 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cooke City, Park County, Montana, home to just 77 residents across 770.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59020 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (29% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $51,385. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $370,800 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,357 monthly, and 44.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 59020, plus 6 more within Park County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cooke City, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59020.

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 59020, Cooke City, 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

77

Population

770.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 59020?

47.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
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 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$51,385

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59020 ranks nationally

Cooke City, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

56

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.6%
Renter 55.4%

$370,800

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,357

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 59020, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,467,000.

25

Businesses

82

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 48.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 16.0%

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 59020 vs 59081 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59081 Silver Gate, MT 9 6.5 mi

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Pop: 1,263
59027 standard
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Pop: 602
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Pop: 39

Related Areas

Park County Cooke City, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59020 in? ▼
ZIP code 59020 (Cooke City) is located in Park County, Montana. Park County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/park-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59020? ▼
ZIP code 59020 in Cooke City, MT has a population of 77 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59020 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59020 is $370,800, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59020 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59020? ▼
ZIP code 59020 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59020 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59020? ▼
In ZIP code 59020, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 59020? ▼
In ZIP code 59020, approximately 44.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59020 is 12.9% 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.