Choteau, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59422
Teton County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,643
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Choteau pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59422 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59422 (Choteau, MT) rose +29.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.9 in 2023 to 365.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59422 covers 2643.0 square miles in Choteau, Teton County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,643 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59422 reports a modest median household income of $67,500 (4% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,447. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,500 (21% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $710; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59422.
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 59422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Choteau, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59422.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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 59422, Choteau, 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
2,643
Population
2643.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59422?
44.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$67,500
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,447
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59422 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Choteau, 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)
$67,500 Top 50% higher than 50% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,340housing units
1,340
Total Housing Units
1,112
Occupied Units
228
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,500
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$710
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+29.1%
YoY Change (2024)
365
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+265%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59422 have increased 29.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 194 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 225 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 250 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 283 |
| 2024 | +29.1% | 365 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 59422, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,312,000.
122
Businesses
580
Employees
$22.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
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 59422, 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 (2,643 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 59422 in?
ZIP code 59422 (Choteau) is located in Teton County, Montana. Teton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/teton-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59422?
ZIP code 59422 in Choteau, MT has a population of 2,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59422?
The median household income in ZIP 59422 is $67,500, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59422?
The median home value in ZIP 59422 is $256,500, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59422 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59422?
ZIP code 59422 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59422 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59422 increased by 29.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59422?
In ZIP code 59422, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 59422?
In ZIP code 59422, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59422 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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