Townsend, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59644
Broadwater County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,036
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,811
- Median income Near-median income area
- $361,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Townsend pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59644 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59644 (Townsend, MT) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 390.1 in 2023 to 428.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59644 covers 1921.9 square miles in Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,036 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59644 reports a modest median household income of $68,811 (2% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,674. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $361,500 (11% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $1,005; 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, 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 59644.
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 59644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Townsend, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59644.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 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 59644, Townsend, 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
4,036
Population
1921.9
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59644?
51.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$68,811
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$35,674
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59644 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Townsend, 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)
$68,811 Top 46% higher than 54% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,952housing units
1,952
Total Housing Units
1,745
Occupied Units
207
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,005
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
428
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+328%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59644 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +328% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 242 |
| 2021 | +18.1% | 286 |
| 2022 | +25.0% | 358 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 390 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 428 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 130 business establishments in ZIP 59644, employing approximately 649 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,416,000.
130
Businesses
649
Employees
$28.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 23.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.3% |
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 59644, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,036 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 59644 in?
ZIP code 59644 (Townsend) 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 59644?
ZIP code 59644 in Townsend, MT has a population of 4,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59644?
The median household income in ZIP 59644 is $68,811, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59644?
The median home value in ZIP 59644 is $361,500, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59644 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59644?
ZIP code 59644 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59644 are: Construction (31), Accommodation and food services (18), Retail trade (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59644?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59644 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 328%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59644?
In ZIP code 59644, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 59644?
In ZIP code 59644, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59644 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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