PlainZIP

Garrison, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59731

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

209
1/sq mi
$90,000
Median income
$566,200
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garrison pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59731 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59731 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garrison, Powell County, Montana, home to just 209 residents across 348.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59731 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,000 (29% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $33,578. Local economic indicators show a 4.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $566,200 (73% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is -. To put 59731 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Powell 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 59731, Garrison, 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

209

Population

348.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59731?

36.8

Median Age

62.1%

Male

37.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$90,000

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$33,578

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59731 ranks nationally

Garrison, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,000 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.3%
Renter 3.8%

$566,200

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 59731, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$102K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
59733 Gold Creek, MT 198 5.4 mi

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Pop: 343
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Pop: 213
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Pop: 198

Related Areas

Powell County Garrison, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59731 in? ▼
ZIP code 59731 (Garrison) 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 59731? ▼
ZIP code 59731 in Garrison, MT has a population of 209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59731? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59731 is $90,000, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59731? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59731 is $566,200, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59731? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59731 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59731? ▼
ZIP code 59731 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59731? ▼
In ZIP code 59731, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 59731? ▼
In ZIP code 59731, approximately 96.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59731? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59731 is 4.0% 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.