Malta, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59538

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

3,037
1/sq mi
$57,097
Median income
$191,800
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59538 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59538 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6074.0 square miles in Malta, Phillips County, Montana. The area is home to 3,037 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 59538 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59538 sits at $57,097 (18% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $37,618. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $191,800 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $631 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59538 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59538 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 59538

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59538.

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 59538, Malta, 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

3,037

Population

6074.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59538?

44.5

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$57,097

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$37,618

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59538 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,097 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,312

Total Housing Units

1,144

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$191,800

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$631

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 59538, employing approximately 734 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,252,000.

115

Businesses

734

Employees

$28.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.0%
Construction 14 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.1%
Finance and insurance 6 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.6%
Utilities 3 2.6%
Manufacturing 3 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

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 59538 in?
ZIP code 59538 (Malta) 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 59538?
ZIP code 59538 in Malta, MT has a population of 3,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59538?
The median household income in ZIP 59538 is $57,097, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59538?
The median home value in ZIP 59538 is $191,800, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59538?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59538 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59538?
ZIP code 59538 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59538?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59538 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59538?
In ZIP code 59538, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 59538?
In ZIP code 59538, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59538?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59538 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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