Stanford, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59479

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

826
1/sq mi
$49,185
Median income
$230,000
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59479 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59479 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1652.0 square miles in Stanford, Judith Basin County, Montana. The area is home to 826 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 59479 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59479 sits at $49,185 (30% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $32,123. The poverty rate stands at 25.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $230,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59479 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59479 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 59479

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59479.

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 59479, Stanford, 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

826

Population

1652.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59479?

40.8

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$49,185

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$32,123

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59479 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,185 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

403

Total Housing Units

327

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$230,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 59479, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,803,000.

25

Businesses

150

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 32.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.0%

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 59479 in?
ZIP code 59479 (Stanford) is located in Judith Basin County, Montana. Judith Basin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/judith-basin-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59479?
ZIP code 59479 in Stanford, MT has a population of 826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59479?
The median household income in ZIP 59479 is $49,185, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59479?
The median home value in ZIP 59479 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59479 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59479?
ZIP code 59479 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59479 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59479?
In ZIP code 59479, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 59479?
In ZIP code 59479, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59479 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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