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ZIP Code 59324

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

821
0/sq mi
$57,188
Median income
$176,000
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4105.0 square miles in Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana. The area is home to 821 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 59324 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59324 sits at $57,188 (18% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $29,335. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $176,000 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59324 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 59324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59324.

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 59324, Ekalaka, 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

821

Population

4105.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59324?

56.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$57,188

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$29,335

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59324 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,188 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

515

Total Housing Units

343

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$176,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 59324, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,167,000.

21

Businesses

127

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 14.3%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 14.3%

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 59324 in?
ZIP code 59324 (Ekalaka) is located in Carter County, Montana. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59324?
ZIP code 59324 in Ekalaka, MT has a population of 821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59324?
The median household income in ZIP 59324 is $57,188, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59324?
The median home value in ZIP 59324 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59324 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59324?
ZIP code 59324 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59324?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59324 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59324?
In ZIP code 59324, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 59324?
In ZIP code 59324, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59324 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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