ZIP Code 59036

ZIP code 59036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1505.0 square miles in Harlowton, Wheatland County, Montana. The area is home to 1,505 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 59036 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59036 sits at $50,000 (29% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $28,935. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $186,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $747 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59036 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 →