Forsyth, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59327

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

2,945
1/sq mi
$52,639
Median income
$233,900
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5890.0 square miles in Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana. The area is home to 2,945 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 59327 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59327 sits at $52,639 (25% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $29,034. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $233,900 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59327 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 59327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59327.

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 59327, Forsyth, 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

2,945

Population

5890.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59327?

38.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$52,639

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$29,034

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,639 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,319

Total Housing Units

1,097

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$233,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 59327, employing approximately 616 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,681,000.

85

Businesses

616

Employees

$29.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 21.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.9%
Construction 4 4.7%
Information 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%

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 59327 in?
ZIP code 59327 (Forsyth) is located in Rosebud County, Montana. Rosebud County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rosebud-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59327?
ZIP code 59327 in Forsyth, MT has a population of 2,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59327?
The median household income in ZIP 59327 is $52,639, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59327?
The median home value in ZIP 59327 is $233,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59327 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59327?
ZIP code 59327 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59327 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59327?
In ZIP code 59327, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 59327?
In ZIP code 59327, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59327 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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