Laurel, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59044
Yellowstone County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,971
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,648
- Median income Above-median income area
- $346,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laurel pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59044 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59044 (Laurel, MT) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.9 in 2023 to 338.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana, home to 10,971 residents across 459.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,648 (25% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,793. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $346,500 (6% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $967; 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59044.
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 59044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laurel, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59044.
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 59044, Laurel, 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
10,971
Population
459.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59044?
38.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$87,648
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$45,793
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59044 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Laurel, 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)
$87,648 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
5,089housing units
5,089
Total Housing Units
4,919
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$967
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59044 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 224 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 249 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 306 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 320 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 338 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 324 business establishments in ZIP 59044, employing approximately 3,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $189,318,000.
324
Businesses
3,270
Employees
$189.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 62 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 7 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 59044, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,971 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 59044 in?
ZIP code 59044 (Laurel) is located in Yellowstone County, Montana. Yellowstone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yellowstone-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59044?
ZIP code 59044 in Laurel, MT has a population of 10,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59044?
The median household income in ZIP 59044 is $87,648, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59044?
The median home value in ZIP 59044 is $346,500, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59044 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59044?
ZIP code 59044 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 3,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59044 are: Construction (62), Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59044 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59044?
In ZIP code 59044, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 59044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59044 is 22.7 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 59044?
In ZIP code 59044, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59044 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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