Harlem, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59526

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

2,435
1/sq mi
$63,869
Median income
$85,200
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harlem pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2029.2 square miles in Harlem, Blaine County, Montana. The area is home to 2,435 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 59526 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59526 sits at $63,869 (9% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $30,067. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 23.8%. On housing, the median home value is $85,200 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $617 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59526 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59526.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59526, Harlem, 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

2,435

Population

2029.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59526?

31.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 18.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 74.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$63,869

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$30,067

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

23.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59526 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,869 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

941

Total Housing Units

760

Occupied Units

181

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$85,200

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$617

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 59526, employing approximately 346 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,199,000.

30

Businesses

346

Employees

$27.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 30.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Construction 3 10.0%

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 59526 in?
ZIP code 59526 (Harlem) is located in Blaine County, Montana. Blaine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blaine-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59526?
ZIP code 59526 in Harlem, MT has a population of 2,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59526?
The median household income in ZIP 59526 is $63,869, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59526?
The median home value in ZIP 59526 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59526 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59526?
ZIP code 59526 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59526 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59526?
In ZIP code 59526, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 59526?
In ZIP code 59526, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59526 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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