PlainZIP

Gildford, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59525

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

384
0/sq mi
$48,438
Median income
$94,300
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gildford 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
8th 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 59525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59525 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gildford, Hill County, Montana, home to just 384 residents across 960.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59525 reports a modest median household income of $48,438 (31% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $20,188. 47.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. Housing costs here run $94,300 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging $605 a month; 80.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hill County, letting you compare 59525 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 →

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 59525, Gildford, 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

384

Population

960.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59525?

45.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$48,438

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$20,188

Per Capita Income

47.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59525 ranks nationally

Gildford, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,438 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

144

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$94,300

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$605

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 59525, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,000.

9

Businesses

5

Employees

$234K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 59525 vs 59528 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59528 Hingham, MT 208 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hill County

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Havre, MT
Pop: 12,638
59521 standard
Box Elder, MT
Pop: 3,475
59540 standard
Rudyard, MT
Pop: 371
59528 standard
Hingham, MT
Pop: 208
59532 standard
Kremlin, MT
Pop: 180
59530 standard
Inverness, MT
Pop: 99

Related Areas

Hill County Gildford, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59525 in? ▼
ZIP code 59525 (Gildford) is located in Hill County, Montana. Hill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hill-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59525? ▼
ZIP code 59525 in Gildford, MT has a population of 384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59525 is $48,438, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59525 is $94,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59525 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59525? ▼
ZIP code 59525 has 9 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 59525? ▼
In ZIP code 59525, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 59525? ▼
In ZIP code 59525, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59525 is 47.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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