Wolf Creek, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59648
Lewis and Clark County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 635
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wolf Creek pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59648 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59648 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolf Creek, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, home to just 635 residents across 1587.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59648 reports a modest median household income of $65,750 (6% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,524. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $263,600 (19% below the average Montana ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, 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 59648.
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 59648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolf Creek, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59648.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 59648, Wolf Creek, 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
635
Population
1587.5
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59648?
50.3
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$65,750
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$33,524
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59648 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Wolf Creek, 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)
$65,750 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
513housing units
513
Total Housing Units
177
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,600
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 59648, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,496,000.
21
Businesses
66
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 33.3% |
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 19.1% |
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 59648, 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 59648 in?
ZIP code 59648 (Wolf Creek) is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Lewis and Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-and-clark-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59648?
ZIP code 59648 in Wolf Creek, MT has a population of 635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59648?
The median household income in ZIP 59648 is $65,750, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59648?
The median home value in ZIP 59648 is $263,600, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59648 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59648?
ZIP code 59648 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59648 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59648?
In ZIP code 59648, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 59648?
In ZIP code 59648, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59648 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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