Zortman, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59546

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

129
0/sq mi
$49,107
Median income
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Zortman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59546 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1290.0 square miles in Zortman, Phillips County, Montana. The area is home to 129 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59546 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59546 sits at $49,107 (30% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,188. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59546 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59546 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 59546, Zortman, 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

129

Population

1290.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59546?

55.9

Median Age

59.2%

Male

40.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 37.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
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?

$49,107

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,188

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59546 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,107 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

114

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

1986

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59546 in?
ZIP code 59546 (Zortman) 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 59546?
ZIP code 59546 in Zortman, MT has a population of 129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59546?
The median household income in ZIP 59546 is $49,107, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59546?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59546 is White at 61.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59546?
In ZIP code 59546, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 59546?
In ZIP code 59546, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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