PlainZIP

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
$56,875
Median income
$182,900
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,061. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $182,900 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $782 monthly, and 84.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Pondera County, letting you compare 59486 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59486

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valier, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59486.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 59486?

48.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$31,061

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59486 ranks nationally

Valier, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,875 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

577

Total Housing Units

493

Occupied Units

84

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$182,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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

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Pop: 743
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Pop: 337
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Pop: 233
59432 standard
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Pop: 104

Related Areas

Pondera County Valier, MT Montana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.