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Dillon, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59725

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

7,963
1/sq mi
$61,335
Median income
$311,400
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59725 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59725 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5687.9 square miles in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. The area is home to 7,963 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 59725 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59725 sits at $61,335 (12% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,552. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $311,400 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $842 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59725 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59725 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 59725

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59725.

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 59725, Dillon, 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

7,963

Population

5687.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59725?

40.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$61,335

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$35,552

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59725 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,335 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,875

Total Housing Units

3,573

Occupied Units

302

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$311,400

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$842

Median Rent

1978

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59725 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 218
2021 +9.8% 239
2022 +19.2% 285
2023 +14.6% 327
2024 -0.8% 324

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 348 business establishments in ZIP 59725, employing approximately 2,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,545,000.

348

Businesses

2,471

Employees

$101.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 57 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 39 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 38 10.9%
Retail trade 37 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 30 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.5%
Finance and insurance 16 4.6%
Wholesale trade 15 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.7%
Manufacturing 12 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 1.7%
Information 6 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.7%
Utilities 3 0.9%

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 59725 in? ▼
ZIP code 59725 (Dillon) is located in Beaverhead County, Montana. Beaverhead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaverhead-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59725? ▼
ZIP code 59725 in Dillon, MT has a population of 7,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59725? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59725 is $61,335, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59725? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59725 is $311,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59725? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59725 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59725? ▼
ZIP code 59725 has 348 business establishments employing approximately 2,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59725? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59725 are: Construction (57), Health care and social assistance (39), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59725? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59725 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 59725? ▼
In ZIP code 59725, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59725? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59725 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59725? ▼
In ZIP code 59725, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59725? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59725 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dillon, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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