ZIP Code 59448

ZIP code 59448 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 297.2 square miles in Heart Butte, Pondera County, Montana. The area is home to 743 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 59448 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59448 sits at $32,083 (54% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $16,153. The poverty rate stands at 40.0% and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is $51,000 (84% below the state average) with median rent at $461 per month, and 38.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59448 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59448 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 →