Conrad, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59425
Pondera County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,751
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,805
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Conrad pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59425 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 59425 (Conrad, MT) rose +33.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.9 in 2023 to 365.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59425 covers 1442.7 square miles in Conrad, Pondera County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,751 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59425 reports a modest median household income of $49,805 (29% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,663. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,600 (33% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $913; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59425.
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 59425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conrad, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59425.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 59425, Conrad, 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
3,751
Population
1442.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59425?
40.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.5%
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?
$49,805
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,663
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59425 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Conrad, 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)
$49,805 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,729housing units
1,729
Total Housing Units
1,422
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1970
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
+33.3%
YoY Change (2024)
365
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+265%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59425 have increased 33.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 215 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 233 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 256 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 274 |
| 2024 | +33.3% | 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 141 business establishments in ZIP 59425, employing approximately 919 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,331,000.
141
Businesses
919
Employees
$36.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 2.8% |
| Information | 4 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.1% |
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 59425, 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 (3,751 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 59425 in?
ZIP code 59425 (Conrad) is located in Pondera County, Montana. Pondera County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pondera-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59425?
ZIP code 59425 in Conrad, MT has a population of 3,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59425?
The median household income in ZIP 59425 is $49,805, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59425?
The median home value in ZIP 59425 is $219,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59425?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59425 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59425?
ZIP code 59425 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59425?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59425 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (16), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59425?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59425 increased by 33.3% 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 59425?
In ZIP code 59425, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 59425?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59425 is 16.8 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 59425?
In ZIP code 59425, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59425?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59425 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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