Plentywood, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59254
Sheridan County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,026
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plentywood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59254 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59254 covers 698.6 square miles in Plentywood, Sheridan County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,026 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59254 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (2% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,834. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,400 (50% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $750; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59254.
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 59254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plentywood, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59254.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 59254, Plentywood, 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
2,026
Population
698.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59254?
49.2
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
4.0%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$39,834
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59254 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Plentywood, 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)
$68,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,118housing units
1,118
Total Housing Units
792
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 59254, employing approximately 712 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,426,000.
113
Businesses
712
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
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 59254, 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 (2,026 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 59254 in?
ZIP code 59254 (Plentywood) is located in Sheridan County, Montana. Sheridan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sheridan-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59254?
ZIP code 59254 in Plentywood, MT has a population of 2,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59254?
The median household income in ZIP 59254 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59254?
The median home value in ZIP 59254 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59254?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59254 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59254?
ZIP code 59254 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59254?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59254 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59254?
In ZIP code 59254, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 59254?
In ZIP code 59254, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59254?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59254 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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