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 Low-density area
- $37,676
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Browning, Glacier County, Montana, home to 7,719 residents across 3675.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59417 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,676 (46% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,713. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,000 (54% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $474; owner occupancy is 57.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 14 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59417.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 59417
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Browning, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59417.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 59417?
29.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$19,713
Per Capita Income
38.2%
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
13.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59417 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Browning, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,676 5th percentile higher than 5% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,679housing units
2,679
Total Housing Units
2,318
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,000
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59417, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,719 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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