Mc Allister, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59740
Madison County, Montana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 495
- 2/sq mi
- $674,100
- Median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Mc Allister pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59740 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 309.4 square miles in Mc Allister, Madison County, Montana. The area is home to 495 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 59740 against Montana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59740 sits at —, while per-capita income is $44,440. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $674,100 (106% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 59740 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59740.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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, 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 59740, Mc Allister, 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
495
Population
309.4
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59740?
59.3
Median Age
60.5%
Male
39.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$44,440
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
365
Total Housing Units
213
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$674,100
Median Home Value
+106% vs state
2008
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 59740, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,065,000.
21
Businesses
30
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 42.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59740 vs 59755 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59755 | Virginia City, MT | 210 | 11.7 mi |
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