Hays, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59527

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

974
2/sq mi
$54,500
Median income
$80,800
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hays pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 541.1 square miles in Hays, Blaine County, Montana. The area is home to 974 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 59527 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59527 sits at $54,500 (22% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $20,724. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 23.2%. On housing, the median home value is $80,800 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59527 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 59527, Hays, 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

974

Population

541.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59527?

33.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 91.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$54,500

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$20,724

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59527 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,500 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 36.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

363

Total Housing Units

314

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

4.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$80,800

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$625

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 6 business establishments in ZIP 59527, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,856,000.

6

Businesses

253

Employees

$16.9M

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 59527 in?
ZIP code 59527 (Hays) 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 59527?
ZIP code 59527 in Hays, MT has a population of 974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59527?
The median household income in ZIP 59527 is $54,500, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59527?
The median home value in ZIP 59527 is $80,800, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59527 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59527?
ZIP code 59527 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59527?
In ZIP code 59527, 36.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 59527?
In ZIP code 59527, 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 59527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59527 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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