Rudyard, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59540
Hill County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 371
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $74,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rudyard pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59540 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59540 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rudyard, Hill County, Montana, home to just 371 residents across 927.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59540 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,250 (6% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,897. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,300 (60% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $650; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hill County, so 59540 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 59540
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rudyard, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59540.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59540, Rudyard, 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
371
Population
927.5
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59540?
40.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$74,250
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$31,897
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59540 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Rudyard, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,250 Top 37% higher than 63% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
204housing units
204
Total Housing Units
175
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,300
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$650
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 59540, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,842,000.
14
Businesses
46
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 28.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
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 59540 vs 59530 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59530 | Inverness, MT | 99 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59540, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Hill County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59540 in?
ZIP code 59540 (Rudyard) 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 59540?
ZIP code 59540 in Rudyard, MT has a population of 371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59540?
The median household income in ZIP 59540 is $74,250, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59540?
The median home value in ZIP 59540 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59540?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59540 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59540?
ZIP code 59540 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59540?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59540 are: Construction (4), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59540?
In ZIP code 59540, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 59540?
In ZIP code 59540, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59540?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59540 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 59540's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 59540 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Rudyard, MT ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.