Deer Lodge, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59722

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

5,781
6/sq mi
$62,230
Median income
$279,000
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Deer Lodge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59722 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59722 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 947.7 square miles in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana. The area is home to 5,781 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 59722 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59722 sits at $62,230 (11% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $30,117. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $279,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $826 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59722 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59722 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59722

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59722.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59722, Deer Lodge, 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

5,781

Population

947.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59722?

45.5

Median Age

68.1%

Male

31.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$62,230

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$30,117

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59722 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,230 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

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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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,105

Total Housing Units

1,840

Occupied Units

265

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$279,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 59722, employing approximately 1,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,742,000.

137

Businesses

1,186

Employees

$54.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 12.4%
Retail trade 14 10.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.1%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 6 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59722 in?
ZIP code 59722 (Deer Lodge) is located in Powell County, Montana. Powell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/powell-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59722?
ZIP code 59722 in Deer Lodge, MT has a population of 5,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59722?
The median household income in ZIP 59722 is $62,230, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59722?
The median home value in ZIP 59722 is $279,000, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59722 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59722?
ZIP code 59722 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 1,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59722 are: Construction (20), Health care and social assistance (19), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59722?
In ZIP code 59722, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 59722?
In ZIP code 59722, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59722 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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