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Pony, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59747

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

159
1/sq mi
$80,250
Median income
$427,300
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pony pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59747 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pony, Madison County, Montana, home to just 159 residents across 144.5 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,250 (15% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $53,220. Local economic indicators show a 1.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $427,300 (31% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.8, and the average commute is -. To put 59747 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Madison 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 59747, Pony, 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

159

Population

144.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59747?

69.8

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
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 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$80,250

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$53,220

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59747 ranks nationally

Pony, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,250 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

107

Total Housing Units

59

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$427,300

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 59747, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,000.

7

Businesses

4

Employees

$368K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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
59735 Harrison, MT 331 5.9 mi

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Related Areas

Madison County Pony, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59747 in? ▼
ZIP code 59747 (Pony) is located in Madison County, Montana. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59747? ▼
ZIP code 59747 in Pony, MT has a population of 159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59747 is $80,250, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59747 is $427,300, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59747 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59747? ▼
ZIP code 59747 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59747? ▼
In ZIP code 59747, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 59747? ▼
In ZIP code 59747, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59747 is 1.6% 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.