PlainZIP

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
$45,379
Median income
$91,800
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $17,811. The poverty rate stands at 43.2% and the unemployment rate at 18.0%. Housing costs here run $91,800 for a typical home value (72% below the state average), with rent averaging $394 a month; 64.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59255 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 59255?

25.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 15.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 82.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$17,811

Per Capita Income

43.2%

Poverty Rate

18.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59255 ranks nationally

Poplar, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,379 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

993

Total Housing Units

734

Occupied Units

259

Vacant Units

4.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$91,800

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Roosevelt County Poplar, MT Montana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.