ZIP Code 59762

ZIP code 59762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1290.0 square miles in Wise River, Beaverhead County, Montana. The area is home to 258 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 59762 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59762 sits at $61,125 (13% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $36,073. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $386,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,075 per month, and 90.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59762 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 →