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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
$60,571
Median income
$353,900
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 59759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1175.2 square miles in Whitehall, Madison County, Montana. The area is home to 3,643 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 59759 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59759 sits at $60,571 (13% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,823. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $353,900 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59759 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 59759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59759.

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 59759, Whitehall, 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

3,643

Population

1175.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59759?

56.4

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
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?

$60,571

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,823

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59759 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,571 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,810

Total Housing Units

1,630

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$353,900

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Madison County Whitehall, MT Montana

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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Official Data Resources for Whitehall, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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