Winifred, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59489

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

396
0/sq mi
$64,637
Median income
$187,500
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winifred pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59489 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59489 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1980.0 square miles in Winifred, Fergus County, Montana. The area is home to 396 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59489 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59489 sits at $64,637 (8% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $33,776. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $187,500 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $543 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59489 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59489 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 →

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 59489, Winifred, 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

396

Population

1980.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59489?

42.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$64,637

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$33,776

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59489 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,637 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

203

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$187,500

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$543

Median Rent

1981

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 59489, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $768,000.

13

Businesses

29

Employees

$768K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 59489 in?
ZIP code 59489 (Winifred) is located in Fergus County, Montana. Fergus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fergus-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59489?
ZIP code 59489 in Winifred, MT has a population of 396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59489?
The median household income in ZIP 59489 is $64,637, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59489?
The median home value in ZIP 59489 is $187,500, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59489?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59489 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59489?
ZIP code 59489 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59489?
In ZIP code 59489, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 59489?
In ZIP code 59489, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59489?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59489 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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