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Livingston, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59047

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

11,880
5/sq mi
$71,620
Median income
$456,800
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Livingston pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Livingston, Park County, Montana, home to 11,880 residents across 2329.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,620 (2% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $45,225. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $456,800 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,048 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Compare these figures to the Montana and national benchmarks above rather than reading 59047's numbers in isolation.

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 59047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Livingston, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59047.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59047, Livingston, 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

11,880

Population

2329.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59047?

43.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$71,620

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$45,225

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59047 ranks nationally

Livingston, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,620 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,895

Total Housing Units

6,427

Occupied Units

468

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$456,800

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,048

Median Rent

1975

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

441

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+341%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59047 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +341% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 259
2021 +20.4% 311
2022 +20.5% 375
2023 +8.2% 406
2024 +8.5% 441

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 677 business establishments in ZIP 59047, employing approximately 4,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $220,433,000.

677

Businesses

4,258

Employees

$220.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 118 17.4%
Retail trade 78 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 69 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 63 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 61 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 6.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 40 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.0%
Information 21 3.1%
Manufacturing 20 3.0%
Finance and insurance 17 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.9%
Wholesale trade 10 1.5%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59047 in? ▼
ZIP code 59047 (Livingston) 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 59047? ▼
ZIP code 59047 in Livingston, MT has a population of 11,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59047 is $71,620, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59047 is $456,800, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59047 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59047? ▼
ZIP code 59047 has 677 business establishments employing approximately 4,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59047 are: Construction (118), Retail trade (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (71). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59047 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 341%. 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 59047? ▼
In ZIP code 59047, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 59047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59047 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59047? ▼
In ZIP code 59047, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59047 is 11.3% 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.