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 Low-density area
- $358,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melrose, Silver Bow County, Montana, home to just 134 residents across 223.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 59743, but per-capita income is $35,646. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $358,300 (10% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $955; 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Silver Bow County, so 59743 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59743, Melrose, 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
134
Population
223.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59743?
46.6
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
119housing units
119
Total Housing Units
74
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59743 vs 59727 →
| 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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