Miles City, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59301

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

11,404
1/sq mi: $71,332
Median income: $217,900
Median home value: 26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Miles City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 49th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 1
people per sq mi: 69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8145.7 square miles in Miles City, Custer County, Montana. The area is home to 11,404 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 59301 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59301 sits at $71,332 (2% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $36,261. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $217,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 13 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59301 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 59301

Health care and social assistance

58
Retail trade

52
Construction

49
Accommodation and food services

43
Professional, scientific, and technical services

34

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59301, Miles City, MT · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

11,404

Population

8145.7

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59301?

42.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$71,332

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$36,261

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

12.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59301 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,332 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 58.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,549

Total Housing Units

4,873

Occupied Units

676

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%

Renter 30.9%

$217,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$897

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59301 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.4%	252
2021	+10.6%	279
2022	+7.9%	301
2023	+13.3%	341
2024	+9.9%	375

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 453 business establishments in ZIP 59301, employing approximately 4,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,697,000.

453

Businesses

4,332

Employees

$210.7M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	58	12.8%
Retail trade	52	11.5%
Construction	49	10.8%
Accommodation and food services	43	9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	34	7.5%
Other services (except public administration)	34	7.5%
Transportation and warehousing	30	6.6%
Finance and insurance	30	6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	23	5.1%
Wholesale trade	22	4.9%
Manufacturing	21	4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	20	4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	18	4.0%
Information	7	1.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	4	0.9%
Utilities	3	0.7%
Educational services	3	0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Custer County Miles City, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59301 in? ▼

ZIP code 59301 (Miles City) is located in Custer County, Montana. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-mt.

What is the population of ZIP code 59301? ▼

ZIP code 59301 in Miles City, MT has a population of 11,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 59301? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 59301 is $71,332, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 59301? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 59301 is $217,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59301? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 59301 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 59301? ▼

ZIP code 59301 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 4,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 59301? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59301 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Retail trade (52), Construction (49). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 59301? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59301 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 59301? ▼

In ZIP code 59301, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 59301? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59301 is 12.8 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 59301? ▼

In ZIP code 59301, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59301? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 59301 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.