Valier, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59486
Pondera County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,328
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $182,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valier pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59486 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59486 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valier, Pondera County, Montana, home to just 1,328 residents across 1475.6 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59486 reports a modest median household income of $56,875 (19% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,061. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $182,900 (44% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 84.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Pondera County, so 59486 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59486
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valier, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59486.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 59486, Valier, 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
1,328
Population
1475.6
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59486?
48.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.9%
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?
$56,875
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,061
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59486 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Valier, 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)
$56,875 27th percentile higher than 27% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
577housing units
577
Total Housing Units
493
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,900
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$782
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 59486, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,309,000.
29
Businesses
134
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 41.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.8% |
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 59486 vs 59432 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59432 | Dupuyer, MT | 104 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59486, 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 (1,328 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 59486 in?
ZIP code 59486 (Valier) is located in Pondera County, Montana. Pondera County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pondera-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59486?
ZIP code 59486 in Valier, MT has a population of 1,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59486?
The median household income in ZIP 59486 is $56,875, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59486?
The median home value in ZIP 59486 is $182,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59486 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59486?
ZIP code 59486 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59486?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59486 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59486?
In ZIP code 59486, 43.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 59486?
In ZIP code 59486, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59486 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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