Fort Smith, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59035
Big Horn County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 227
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,726
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Smith pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59035 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59035 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Smith, Big Horn County, Montana, home to just 227 residents across 189.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59035 reports a modest median household income of $51,726 (26% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,656. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,400 (57% below the average Montana ZIP); owner occupancy is 93.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Big Horn County, so 59035 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59035, Fort Smith, 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
227
Population
189.2
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59035?
41.8
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$51,726
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$28,656
Per Capita Income
32.8%
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59035 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Fort Smith, 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)
$51,726 18th percentile higher than 18% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
222housing units
222
Total Housing Units
95
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,400
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 59035, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,471,000.
10
Businesses
26
Employees
$1.5M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 30.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 30.0% |
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 59035 vs 59075 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59075 | Saint Xavier, MT | 289 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59035, 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 59035 in?
ZIP code 59035 (Fort Smith) is located in Big Horn County, Montana. Big Horn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/big-horn-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59035?
ZIP code 59035 in Fort Smith, MT has a population of 227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59035?
The median household income in ZIP 59035 is $51,726, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59035?
The median home value in ZIP 59035 is $139,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59035?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59035 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59035?
ZIP code 59035 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59035?
In ZIP code 59035, 13.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 59035?
In ZIP code 59035, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59035?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59035 is 32.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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