Alberton, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59820

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

1,361
1/sq mi
$69,091
Median income
$367,400
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alberton pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
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 59820 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59820 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1046.9 square miles in Alberton, Mineral County, Montana. The area is home to 1,361 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 59820 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59820 sits at $69,091 (1% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $38,412. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $367,400 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59820 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59820 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 59820

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59820.

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 59820, Alberton, 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

1,361

Population

1046.9

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59820?

44.8

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$69,091

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,412

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59820 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,091 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

851

Total Housing Units

760

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$367,400

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 59820, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,902,000.

50

Businesses

180

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 24.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 6.0%

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 59820 in?
ZIP code 59820 (Alberton) is located in Mineral County, Montana. Mineral County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mineral-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59820?
ZIP code 59820 in Alberton, MT has a population of 1,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59820?
The median household income in ZIP 59820 is $69,091, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59820?
The median home value in ZIP 59820 is $367,400, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59820?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59820 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59820?
ZIP code 59820 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59820?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59820 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59820?
In ZIP code 59820, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 59820?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59820 is 37.2 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 59820?
In ZIP code 59820, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59820?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59820 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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