PlainZIP

Hilger, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59451

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

241
0/sq mi
$85,625
Median income
$214,300
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59451 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hilger, Fergus County, Montana, home to just 241 residents across 602.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59451 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,625 (22% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $40,523. Local economic indicators show a 27.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $214,300 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 94.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 59451's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 59451, Hilger, 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

241

Population

602.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59451?

50.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$85,625

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$40,523

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59451 ranks nationally

Hilger, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,625 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

85

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$214,300

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 59451, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $599,000.

8

Businesses

29

Employees

$599K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Fergus County Hilger, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59451 in? ▼
ZIP code 59451 (Hilger) 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 59451? ▼
ZIP code 59451 in Hilger, MT has a population of 241 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59451 is $85,625, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59451 is $214,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59451 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59451? ▼
ZIP code 59451 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59451? ▼
In ZIP code 59451, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 59451? ▼
In ZIP code 59451, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59451 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.