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Fishtail, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59028

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

434
1/sq mi
$72,969
Median income
$551,900
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59028 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fishtail, Stillwater County, Montana, home to just 434 residents across 542.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59028 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,969 (4% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $52,849. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $551,900 (69% above the state average), median rent at $1,292 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Stillwater County, letting you compare 59028 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 59028, Fishtail, 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

434

Population

542.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59028?

62.3

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$72,969

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$52,849

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59028 ranks nationally

Fishtail, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,969 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

409

Total Housing Units

247

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$551,900

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,292

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 7 business establishments in ZIP 59028, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,140,000.

7

Businesses

50

Employees

$3.1M

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 59028 vs 59071 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59071 Roscoe, MT 104 7.9 mi

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Pop: 1,643
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Related Areas

Stillwater County Fishtail, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59028 in? ▼
ZIP code 59028 (Fishtail) 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 59028? ▼
ZIP code 59028 in Fishtail, MT has a population of 434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59028? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59028 is $72,969, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59028? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59028 is $551,900, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59028? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59028 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59028? ▼
ZIP code 59028 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59028? ▼
In ZIP code 59028, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59028? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59028 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59028? ▼
In ZIP code 59028, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59028? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59028 is 7.5% 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.