Wilsall, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59086

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

727
1/sq mi
$68,565
Median income
$393,300
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59086 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1211.7 square miles in Wilsall, Gallatin County, Montana. The area is home to 727 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 59086 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59086 sits at $68,565 (2% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,943. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $393,300 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59086 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 59086, Wilsall, 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

727

Population

1211.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59086?

60.0

Median Age

60.6%

Male

39.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
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 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$68,565

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$35,943

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59086 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,565 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

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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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

517

Total Housing Units

401

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$393,300

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 59086, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,900,000.

23

Businesses

88

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 34.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59086 in?
ZIP code 59086 (Wilsall) is located in Gallatin County, Montana. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59086?
ZIP code 59086 in Wilsall, MT has a population of 727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59086?
The median household income in ZIP 59086 is $68,565, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59086?
The median home value in ZIP 59086 is $393,300, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59086 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59086?
ZIP code 59086 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59086?
In ZIP code 59086, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 59086?
In ZIP code 59086, 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 59086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59086 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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