Broadus, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59317

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

1,164
0/sq mi
$71,250
Median income
$197,400
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5820.0 square miles in Broadus, Powder River County, Montana. The area is home to 1,164 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59317 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59317 sits at $71,250 (2% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $41,654. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $197,400 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59317 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 59317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59317.

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 59317, Broadus, 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

1,164

Population

5820.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59317?

41.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$41,654

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

609

Total Housing Units

426

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$197,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 59317, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,086,000.

59

Businesses

228

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 9 15.3%
Construction 7 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.1%

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 59317 in?
ZIP code 59317 (Broadus) is located in Powder River County, Montana. Powder River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/powder-river-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59317?
ZIP code 59317 in Broadus, MT has a population of 1,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59317?
The median household income in ZIP 59317 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59317?
The median home value in ZIP 59317 is $197,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59317 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59317?
ZIP code 59317 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59317 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59317?
In ZIP code 59317, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 59317?
In ZIP code 59317, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59317 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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