PlainZIP

Roy, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59471

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

295
0/sq mi
$65,156
Median income
$177,500
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59471 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roy, Fergus County, Montana, home to just 295 residents across 2950.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59471 reports a modest median household income of $65,156 (7% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $53,136. Poverty here runs at 18.1%, with unemployment measured at 0.5%. Housing costs here run $177,500 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 69.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59471 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers 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 59471, Roy, 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

295

Population

2950.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59471?

56.0

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$65,156

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$53,136

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59471 ranks nationally

Roy, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,156 39th percentile higher than 39% 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

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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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

175

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 59471, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,000.

5

Businesses

10

Employees

$128K

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 Roy, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59471 in? ▼
ZIP code 59471 (Roy) 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 59471? ▼
ZIP code 59471 in Roy, MT has a population of 295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59471 is $65,156, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59471 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59471 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59471? ▼
ZIP code 59471 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59471? ▼
In ZIP code 59471, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 59471? ▼
In ZIP code 59471, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59471 is 18.1% 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.