Scobey, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59263

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

1,349
1/sq mi
$53,875
Median income
$190,600
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scobey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59263 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1686.3 square miles in Scobey, Daniels County, Montana. The area is home to 1,349 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 59263 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59263 sits at $53,875 (23% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,348. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $190,600 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $573 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59263 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59263

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59263.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59263, Scobey, 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

1,349

Population

1686.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59263?

51.6

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$53,875

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,348

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59263 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,875 19th percentile higher than 19% 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

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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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

831

Total Housing Units

567

Occupied Units

264

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$190,600

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$573

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 59263, employing approximately 524 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,284,000.

67

Businesses

524

Employees

$27.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 7.5%
Wholesale trade 4 6.0%
Information 4 6.0%
Finance and insurance 4 6.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 4.5%
Construction 3 4.5%

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 59263 in?
ZIP code 59263 (Scobey) is located in Daniels County, Montana. Daniels County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/daniels-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59263?
ZIP code 59263 in Scobey, MT has a population of 1,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59263?
The median household income in ZIP 59263 is $53,875, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59263?
The median home value in ZIP 59263 is $190,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59263 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59263?
ZIP code 59263 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 524 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59263?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59263 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59263?
In ZIP code 59263, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 59263?
In ZIP code 59263, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59263 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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