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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
$64,762
Median income
$242,300
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 59457 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2759.1 square miles in Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana. The area is home to 9,105 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 59457 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59457 sits at $64,762 (8% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,211. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $242,300 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59457 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59457 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59457

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59457.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 59457, Lewistown, 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

9,105

Population

2759.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59457?

43.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$35,211

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59457 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,762 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,591

Total Housing Units

4,186

Occupied Units

405

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$242,300

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Fergus County Lewistown, MT Montana

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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Official Data Resources for Lewistown, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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