Gardiner, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59030

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

1,263
1/sq mi
$56,542
Median income
$593,000
Median home value
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gardiner pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1263.0 square miles in Gardiner, Park County, Montana. The area is home to 1,263 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59030 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59030 sits at $56,542 (19% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $46,594. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $593,000 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $568 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59030 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 59030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59030.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59030, Gardiner, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,263

Population

1263.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59030?

51.3

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

15.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$56,542

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$46,594

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59030 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,542 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.9%

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

What does housing look like?

754

Total Housing Units

621

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

1.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$593,000

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$568

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 59030, employing approximately 447 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,228,000.

99

Businesses

447

Employees

$24.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 37 37.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 16.2%
Retail trade 15 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.1%
Construction 6 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59030 in?
ZIP code 59030 (Gardiner) 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 59030?
ZIP code 59030 in Gardiner, MT has a population of 1,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59030?
The median household income in ZIP 59030 is $56,542, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59030?
The median home value in ZIP 59030 is $593,000, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59030 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59030?
ZIP code 59030 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59030 are: Accommodation and food services (37), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (16), Retail trade (15). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59030?
In ZIP code 59030, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 59030?
In ZIP code 59030, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59030 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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