Toston, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59643
Broadwater County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 437
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,831
- Median income Below-median income area
- $355,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59643 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59643 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toston, Broadwater County, Montana, home to just 437 residents across 546.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59643 reports a modest median household income of $49,831 (29% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,329. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $355,000 (9% above the average Montana ZIP); 94.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59643.
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 59643
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toston, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59643.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale 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 59643, Toston, 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
437
Population
546.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59643?
42.5
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$49,831
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$24,329
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59643 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Toston, 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)
$49,831 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
336housing units
336
Total Housing Units
321
Occupied Units
15
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 59643, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,476,000.
16
Businesses
127
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 31.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 18.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59643, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59643 in?
ZIP code 59643 (Toston) is located in Broadwater County, Montana. Broadwater County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/broadwater-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59643?
ZIP code 59643 in Toston, MT has a population of 437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59643?
The median household income in ZIP 59643 is $49,831, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59643?
The median home value in ZIP 59643 is $355,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59643?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59643 is White at 93.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59643?
ZIP code 59643 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59643?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59643 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59643?
In ZIP code 59643, 37.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 59643?
In ZIP code 59643, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59643?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59643 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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