Judith Gap, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59453

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

362
0/sq mi
$58,500
Median income
$170,000
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Judith Gap pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59453 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59453 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1206.7 square miles in Judith Gap, Wheatland County, Montana. The area is home to 362 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 59453 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59453 sits at $58,500 (16% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,238. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $170,000 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $654 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59453 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59453 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 59453, Judith Gap, 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

362

Population

1206.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59453?

38.3

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,500

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,238

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59453 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,500 26th percentile higher than 26% 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

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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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

213

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.3%

$170,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$654

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 59453, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,824,000.

7

Businesses

51

Employees

$1.8M

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59453 in?
ZIP code 59453 (Judith Gap) is located in Wheatland County, Montana. Wheatland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wheatland-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59453?
ZIP code 59453 in Judith Gap, MT has a population of 362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59453?
The median household income in ZIP 59453 is $58,500, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59453?
The median home value in ZIP 59453 is $170,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59453 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59453?
ZIP code 59453 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59453?
In ZIP code 59453, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 59453?
In ZIP code 59453, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59453?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59453 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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