Denton, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59430

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

454
0/sq mi
$76,875
Median income
$211,100
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Denton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59430 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1513.3 square miles in Denton, Fergus County, Montana. The area is home to 454 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59430 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59430 sits at $76,875 (10% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $58,765. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $211,100 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,115 per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59430 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 →

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 59430, Denton, 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

454

Population

1513.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59430?

57.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$76,875

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$58,765

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59430 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,875 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 38.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

216

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$211,100

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,115

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 59430, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,005,000.

18

Businesses

62

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 33.3%

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 59430 in?
ZIP code 59430 (Denton) is located in Fergus County, Montana. Fergus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fergus-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59430?
ZIP code 59430 in Denton, MT has a population of 454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59430?
The median household income in ZIP 59430 is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59430?
The median home value in ZIP 59430 is $211,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59430 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59430?
ZIP code 59430 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59430?
In ZIP code 59430, 38.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 59430?
In ZIP code 59430, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59430 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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