Dodson, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59524

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

663
0/sq mi
$48,000
Median income
$62,100
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dodson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59524 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1657.5 square miles in Dodson, Phillips County, Montana. The area is home to 663 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 59524 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59524 sits at $48,000 (31% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $19,672. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.9%. On housing, the median home value is $62,100 (81% below the state average) with median rent at $527 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59524 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 59524, Dodson, 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

663

Population

1657.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59524?

45.4

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 27.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 61.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$48,000

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$19,672

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59524 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,000 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

274

Total Housing Units

234

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$62,100

Median Home Value

-81% vs state

$527

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 59524, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,000.

4

Businesses

5

Employees

$282K

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 59524 in?
ZIP code 59524 (Dodson) is located in Phillips County, Montana. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59524?
ZIP code 59524 in Dodson, MT has a population of 663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59524?
The median household income in ZIP 59524 is $48,000, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59524?
The median home value in ZIP 59524 is $62,100, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59524 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59524?
ZIP code 59524 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59524?
In ZIP code 59524, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 59524?
In ZIP code 59524, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59524 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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