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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
$49,805
Median income
$219,600
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 59425 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1442.7 square miles in Conrad, Pondera County, Montana. The area is home to 3,751 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 59425 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59425 sits at $49,805 (29% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $29,663. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $219,600 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59425 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59425 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 59425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59425.

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 59425, Conrad, 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

3,751

Population

1442.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59425?

40.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$29,663

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59425 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,805 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,729

Total Housing Units

1,422

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$219,600

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Pondera County Conrad, MT Montana

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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Official Data Resources for Conrad, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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