Whitehall, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59759
Madison County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,643
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,571
- Median income Below-median income area
- $353,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitehall pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59759 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59759 (Whitehall, MT) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.6 in 2023 to 325.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59759 covers 1175.2 square miles in Whitehall, Madison County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,643 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59759 reports a modest median household income of $60,571 (13% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,823. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $353,900 (8% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $923; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59759.
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 59759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitehall, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59759.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59759, Whitehall, 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
3,643
Population
1175.2
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59759?
56.4
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$60,571
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$35,823
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59759 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Whitehall, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,571 36th percentile higher than 36% of 321 Montana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,810housing units
1,810
Total Housing Units
1,630
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,900
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59759 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 203 |
| 2021 | +22.1% | 248 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 314 |
| 2023 | -5.1% | 298 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 325 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 59759, employing approximately 567 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,936,000.
119
Businesses
567
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Information | 5 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59759, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,643 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 59759 in?
ZIP code 59759 (Whitehall) 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 59759?
ZIP code 59759 in Whitehall, MT has a population of 3,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59759?
The median household income in ZIP 59759 is $60,571, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59759?
The median home value in ZIP 59759 is $353,900, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59759?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59759 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59759?
ZIP code 59759 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59759?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59759 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59759?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59759 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59759?
In ZIP code 59759, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59759?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59759 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59759?
In ZIP code 59759, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59759?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59759 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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