PlainZIP

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
$65,750
Median income
$263,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $33,524. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $263,600 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 89.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59648 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 59648?

50.3

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
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?

$65,750

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,524

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59648 ranks nationally

Wolf Creek, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,750 40th percentile higher than 40% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

513

Total Housing Units

177

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$263,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

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.

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.