Browning, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59417

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

7,719
2/sq mi
$37,676
Median income
$150,000
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Browning pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59417 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59417 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3675.7 square miles in Browning, Glacier County, Montana. The area is home to 7,719 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 59417 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59417 sits at $37,676 (46% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $19,713. The poverty rate stands at 38.2% and the unemployment rate at 13.3%. On housing, the median home value is $150,000 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $474 per month, and 57.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59417 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59417 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 59417

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59417.

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 59417, Browning, 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

7,719

Population

3675.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59417?

29.6

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 4.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 91.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$37,676

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$19,713

Per Capita Income

38.2%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

13.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59417 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,676 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 41.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,679

Total Housing Units

2,318

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$150,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$474

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 59417, employing approximately 779 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,924,000.

55

Businesses

779

Employees

$42.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 23.6%
Retail trade 10 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.7%
Construction 5 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.5%
Educational services 3 5.5%

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 59417 in?
ZIP code 59417 (Browning) is located in Glacier County, Montana. Glacier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/glacier-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59417?
ZIP code 59417 in Browning, MT has a population of 7,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59417?
The median household income in ZIP 59417 is $37,676, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59417?
The median home value in ZIP 59417 is $150,000, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59417?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59417 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59417?
ZIP code 59417 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59417?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59417 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59417?
In ZIP code 59417, 41.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 59417?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59417 is 13.6 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 59417?
In ZIP code 59417, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59417?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59417 is 38.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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