Lewistown, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59457
Fergus County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,105
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,762
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lewistown pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59457 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59457 (Lewistown, MT) rose +14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.3 in 2023 to 348.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59457 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana, home to 9,105 residents across 2759.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59457 reports a modest median household income of $64,762 (8% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,211. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $242,300 (26% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $970; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59457.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 59457
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewistown, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59457.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59457, Lewistown, 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
9,105
Population
2759.1
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59457?
43.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$64,762
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,211
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59457 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Lewistown, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,762 46th percentile higher than 46% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,591housing units
4,591
Total Housing Units
4,186
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$970
Median Rent
1964
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
+14.5%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59457 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 199 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 227 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 279 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 304 |
| 2024 | +14.5% | 348 |
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 365 business establishments in ZIP 59457, employing approximately 3,127 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,425,000.
365
Businesses
3,127
Employees
$152.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 54 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59457, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,105 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59457 in?
ZIP code 59457 (Lewistown) 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 59457?
ZIP code 59457 in Lewistown, MT has a population of 9,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59457?
The median household income in ZIP 59457 is $64,762, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59457?
The median home value in ZIP 59457 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59457?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59457 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59457?
ZIP code 59457 has 365 business establishments employing approximately 3,127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59457?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59457 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (49), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59457?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59457 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 59457?
In ZIP code 59457, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 59457?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59457 is 17.1 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 59457?
In ZIP code 59457, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59457?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59457 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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