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Corvallis, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59828

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

5,543
13/sq mi
$80,294
Median income
$544,500
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corvallis pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59828 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59828 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 433.0 square miles in Corvallis, Ravalli County, Montana. The area is home to 5,543 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 59828 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59828 sits at $80,294 (15% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $40,584. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $544,500 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,193 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59828 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59828 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 59828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59828.

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 59828, Corvallis, 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

5,543

Population

433.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59828?

48.7

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
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?

$80,294

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$40,584

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59828 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,294 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,465

Total Housing Units

2,314

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$544,500

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,193

Median Rent

1996

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

371

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+271%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59828 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.9% 212
2021 +23.3% 262
2022 +22.2% 320
2023 +16.6% 373
2024 -0.5% 371

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 182 business establishments in ZIP 59828, employing approximately 892 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,242,000.

182

Businesses

892

Employees

$36.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 65 35.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 7.1%
Wholesale trade 12 6.6%
Manufacturing 11 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 3.3%
Retail trade 6 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.2%

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

Ravalli County Corvallis, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59828 in? ▼
ZIP code 59828 (Corvallis) is located in Ravalli County, Montana. Ravalli County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ravalli-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59828? ▼
ZIP code 59828 in Corvallis, MT has a population of 5,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59828? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59828 is $80,294, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59828? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59828 is $544,500, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59828? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59828 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59828? ▼
ZIP code 59828 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59828? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59828 are: Construction (65), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59828? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59828 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 59828? ▼
In ZIP code 59828, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 59828? ▼
In ZIP code 59828, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59828? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59828 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Corvallis, 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.
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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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