Shawmut, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59078

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

145
0/sq mi
$27,000
Median income
$141,700
Median home value
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shawmut pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 725.0 square miles in Shawmut, Wheatland County, Montana. The area is home to 145 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59078 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59078 sits at $27,000 (61% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $22,530. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $141,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59078 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 →

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 59078, Shawmut, 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

145

Population

725.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59078?

60.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$27,000

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$22,530

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59078 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,000 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

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

What does housing look like?

117

Total Housing Units

54

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$141,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59078 in?
ZIP code 59078 (Shawmut) is located in Wheatland County, Montana. Wheatland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wheatland-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59078?
ZIP code 59078 in Shawmut, MT has a population of 145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59078?
The median household income in ZIP 59078 is $27,000, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59078?
The median home value in ZIP 59078 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59078 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59078?
In ZIP code 59078, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 59078?
In ZIP code 59078, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59078 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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