Wolf Point, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59201
Roosevelt County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,100
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,311
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wolf Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59201 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolf Point, Roosevelt County, Montana, home to 5,100 residents across 3642.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59201 reports a modest median household income of $53,311 (24% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,368. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,100 (61% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $732; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 15 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59201.
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 59201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolf Point, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 59201, Wolf Point, 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
5,100
Population
3642.9
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59201?
33.5
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$53,311
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$23,368
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59201 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Wolf Point, 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)
$53,311 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
2,199housing units
2,199
Total Housing Units
1,690
Occupied Units
509
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,100
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$732
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 59201, employing approximately 948 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,616,000.
106
Businesses
948
Employees
$37.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Information | 4 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.8% |
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 59201, 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 (5,100 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 59201 in?
ZIP code 59201 (Wolf Point) is located in Roosevelt County, Montana. Roosevelt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roosevelt-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59201?
ZIP code 59201 in Wolf Point, MT has a population of 5,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59201?
The median household income in ZIP 59201 is $53,311, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59201?
The median home value in ZIP 59201 is $127,100, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59201 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59201?
ZIP code 59201 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59201 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (16), Construction (9). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59201?
In ZIP code 59201, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 59201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59201 is 15.1 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 59201?
In ZIP code 59201, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59201 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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