PlainZIP

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
$74,250
Median income
$131,300
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,897. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $131,300 (60% below the state average), median rent at $650 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hill County, letting you compare 59540 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59540

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rudyard, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59540.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 59540?

40.0

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$31,897

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59540 ranks nationally

Rudyard, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,250 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

204

Total Housing Units

175

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$131,300

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Hill County

59501 standard
Havre, MT
Pop: 12,638
59521 standard
Box Elder, MT
Pop: 3,475
59525 standard
Gildford, MT
Pop: 384
59528 standard
Hingham, MT
Pop: 208
59532 standard
Kremlin, MT
Pop: 180
59530 standard
Inverness, MT
Pop: 99

Related Areas

Hill County Rudyard, MT Montana

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.

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