PlainZIP

Virginia City, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59755

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

210
1/sq mi
$96,250
Median income
$394,400
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Virginia City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59755 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virginia City, Madison County, Montana, home to just 210 residents across 210.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59755 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,250 (37% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $40,481. Local economic indicators show a 5.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $394,400 (21% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 59755, plus 6 more within Madison County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 59755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virginia City, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59755.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59755, Virginia City, 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

210

Population

210.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59755?

67.7

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
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?

$96,250

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$40,481

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59755 ranks nationally

Virginia City, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,250 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.3%

$394,400

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1954

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 59755, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,604,000.

21

Businesses

56

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 38.1%
Retail trade 4 19.1%
Other services (except public administration) 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 59755 vs 59740 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
59740 Mc Allister, MT 495 11.7 mi

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Pop: 3,643
59729 standard
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Pop: 2,141
59749 standard
Sheridan, MT
Pop: 1,513
59754 standard
Twin Bridges, MT
Pop: 964
59740 standard
Mc Allister, MT
Pop: 495
59721 standard
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Pop: 433

Related Areas

Madison County Virginia City, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59755 in? ▼
ZIP code 59755 (Virginia City) 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 59755? ▼
ZIP code 59755 in Virginia City, MT has a population of 210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59755 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59755 is $394,400, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59755 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59755? ▼
ZIP code 59755 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59755 are: Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59755? ▼
In ZIP code 59755, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 59755? ▼
In ZIP code 59755, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59755 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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