Emigrant, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59027
Park County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 836
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,260
- Median income Near-median income area
- $439,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emigrant pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emigrant, Park County, Montana, home to just 836 residents across 557.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59027 reports a modest median household income of $62,260 (11% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,984. Unemployment is 17.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $439,100 (34% above the average Montana ZIP), while 90.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59027.
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 59027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emigrant, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59027.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59027, Emigrant, 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
836
Population
557.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59027?
58.2
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$62,260
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$35,984
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59027 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Emigrant, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,260 40th percentile higher than 40% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
408housing units
408
Total Housing Units
301
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
1.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,100
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 59027, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,406,000.
51
Businesses
192
Employees
$13.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 29.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59027, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59027 in?
ZIP code 59027 (Emigrant) 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 59027?
ZIP code 59027 in Emigrant, MT has a population of 836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59027?
The median household income in ZIP 59027 is $62,260, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59027?
The median home value in ZIP 59027 is $439,100, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59027 is White at 90.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59027?
ZIP code 59027 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59027 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (8), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59027?
In ZIP code 59027, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 59027?
In ZIP code 59027, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59027 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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