Poplar, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59255
Roosevelt County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,429
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Poplar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59255 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59255 covers 1714.5 square miles in Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,429 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59255 reports a modest median household income of $45,379 (35% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,811. Economic pressure is pronounced: 43.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,800 (72% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $394; owner occupancy is 64.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.4, 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 59255.
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 59255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poplar, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59255.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 59255, Poplar, 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
3,429
Population
1714.5
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59255?
25.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$45,379
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$17,811
Per Capita Income
43.2%
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59255 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Poplar, 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)
$45,379 10th percentile higher than 10% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
993housing units
993
Total Housing Units
734
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
4.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,800
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$394
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 59255, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,500,000.
34
Businesses
449
Employees
$16.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.8% |
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 59255, 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 (3,429 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 59255 in?
ZIP code 59255 (Poplar) 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 59255?
ZIP code 59255 in Poplar, MT has a population of 3,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59255?
The median household income in ZIP 59255 is $45,379, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59255?
The median home value in ZIP 59255 is $91,800, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59255 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59255?
ZIP code 59255 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59255 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59255?
In ZIP code 59255, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 59255?
In ZIP code 59255, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59255 is 43.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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