Melrose, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59743

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

134
1/sq mi
$358,300
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melrose pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.3 square miles in Melrose, Silver Bow County, Montana. The area is home to 134 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 59743 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59743 sits at , while per-capita income is $35,646. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $358,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $955 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Silver Bow County, so you can benchmark 59743 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 →

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 59743, Melrose, 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

134

Population

223.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59743?

46.6

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$35,646

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$358,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$955

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 59743, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $862,000.

11

Businesses

19

Employees

$862K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 45.5%

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 Code City Population Distance
59727 Divide, MT 221 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59743 in?
ZIP code 59743 (Melrose) 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 59743?
ZIP code 59743 in Melrose, MT has a population of 134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59743?
The median home value in ZIP 59743 is $358,300, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59743 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59743?
ZIP code 59743 has 11 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 59743?
In ZIP code 59743, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 59743?
In ZIP code 59743, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59743 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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