Sheridan, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59749

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

1,513
3/sq mi
$80,238
Median income
$382,400
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59749 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 521.7 square miles in Sheridan, Madison County, Montana. The area is home to 1,513 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 59749 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59749 sits at $80,238 (15% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $37,584. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $382,400 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59749 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59749 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 59749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59749.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 59749, Sheridan, 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

1,513

Population

521.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59749?

58.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$80,238

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$37,584

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59749 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,238 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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

958

Total Housing Units

798

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$382,400

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$942

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 59749, employing approximately 315 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,120,000.

76

Businesses

315

Employees

$14.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 28.9%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.2%
Retail trade 6 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59749 in?
ZIP code 59749 (Sheridan) 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 59749?
ZIP code 59749 in Sheridan, MT has a population of 1,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59749?
The median household income in ZIP 59749 is $80,238, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59749?
The median home value in ZIP 59749 is $382,400, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59749?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59749 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59749?
ZIP code 59749 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59749?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59749 are: Construction (22), Accommodation and food services (9), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59749?
In ZIP code 59749, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 59749?
In ZIP code 59749, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59749?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59749 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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