PlainZIP

Simms, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59477

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

521
3/sq mi
$42,292
Median income
$237,500
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Simms pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59477 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59477 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Simms, Cascade County, Montana, home to just 521 residents across 186.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59477 reports a modest median household income of $42,292 (40% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,627. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $237,500 (27% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cascade County, letting you compare 59477 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 59477, Simms, 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

521

Population

186.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59477?

60.3

Median Age

60.5%

Male

39.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$42,292

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$43,627

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59477 ranks nationally

Simms, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,292 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

172

Total Housing Units

172

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$237,500

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 59477, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,897,000.

13

Businesses

39

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 46.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 59477 vs 59443 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59443 Fort Shaw, MT 612 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cascade County

59405 standard
Great Falls, MT
Pop: 31,438
59404 standard
Great Falls, MT
Pop: 26,867
59401 standard
Great Falls, MT
Pop: 13,774
59421 standard
Cascade, MT
Pop: 1,831
59412 standard
Belt, MT
Pop: 1,747
59487 standard
Vaughn, MT
Pop: 1,240

Related Areas

Cascade County Simms, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59477 in? ▼
ZIP code 59477 (Simms) is located in Cascade County, Montana. Cascade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cascade-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59477? ▼
ZIP code 59477 in Simms, MT has a population of 521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59477? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59477 is $42,292, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59477? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59477 is $237,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59477? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59477 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59477? ▼
ZIP code 59477 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59477? ▼
In ZIP code 59477, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 59477? ▼
In ZIP code 59477, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59477? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59477 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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