PlainZIP

Divide, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59727

Silver Bow County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

221
0/sq mi
$64,583
Median income
$357,900
Median home value
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Divide pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
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 59727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59727 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Divide, Silver Bow County, Montana, home to just 221 residents across 736.7 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59727 reports a modest median household income of $64,583 (8% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $34,258. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $357,900 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,125 monthly, and 88.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. To put 59727 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Silver Bow County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 59727, Divide, 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

221

Population

736.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 59727?

49.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$64,583

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,258

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59727 ranks nationally

Divide, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,583 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.0%

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

What does housing look like?

177

Total Housing Units

104

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$357,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 59727, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $913,000.

8

Businesses

19

Employees

$913K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 37.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 59727 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59727 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
59750 Butte, MT 309 11.1 mi
59743 Melrose, MT 134 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Silver Bow County

59701 standard
Butte, MT
Pop: 33,147
59750 standard
Butte, MT
Pop: 309
59748 standard
Ramsay, MT
Pop: 254
59743 standard
Melrose, MT
Pop: 134
59703 standard
Butte, MT
Pop: 43

Related Areas

Silver Bow County Divide, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59727 in? ▼
ZIP code 59727 (Divide) is located in Silver Bow County, Montana. Silver Bow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/silver-bow-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59727? ▼
ZIP code 59727 in Divide, MT has a population of 221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59727 is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59727 is $357,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59727 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59727? ▼
ZIP code 59727 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59727? ▼
In ZIP code 59727, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.0% 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 59727? ▼
In ZIP code 59727, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59727 is 10.2% 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.