Vaughn, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59487
Cascade County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,240
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,359
- Median income Below-median income area
- $229,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vaughn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59487 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59487 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vaughn, Cascade County, Montana, home to just 1,240 residents across 136.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59487 reports a modest median household income of $56,359 (20% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,399. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,300 (30% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cascade County, so 59487 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 59487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vaughn, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59487.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 59487, Vaughn, 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
1,240
Population
136.3
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59487?
41.4
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$56,359
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$29,399
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59487 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Vaughn, 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)
$56,359 25th percentile higher than 25% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
657housing units
657
Total Housing Units
595
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,300
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 59487, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,244,000.
27
Businesses
107
Employees
$4.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 25.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.1% |
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 59487 vs 59468 →
ZIP 59487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59487
Vaughn (59487)
1,240 residents
- 59468
Power (59468)
571 residents
- 59483
Sun River (59483)
530 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59487 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59487 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59483
Sun River (59483)
$97,813 median income
- 59468
Power (59468)
$82,895 median income
- 59487
Vaughn (59487)
$56,359 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59487 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59487, 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 (1,240 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 59487 in?
ZIP code 59487 (Vaughn) 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 59487?
ZIP code 59487 in Vaughn, MT has a population of 1,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59487?
The median household income in ZIP 59487 is $56,359, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59487?
The median home value in ZIP 59487 is $229,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59487 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59487?
ZIP code 59487 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59487 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59487?
In ZIP code 59487, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 59487?
In ZIP code 59487, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59487 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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