Heron, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59844
Sanders County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 736
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $440,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Heron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59844 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59844 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heron, Sanders County, Montana, home to just 736 residents across 306.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59844 reports a modest median household income of $43,417 (38% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,512. The poverty rate is 38.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $440,600 (35% above the average Montana ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,284.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59844.
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 59844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heron, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59844.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 59844, Heron, 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
736
Population
306.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59844?
50.5
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$43,417
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$28,512
Per Capita Income
38.1%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59844 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Heron, 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)
$43,417 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
359housing units
359
Total Housing Units
253
Occupied Units
106
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$440,600
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,284
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 59844, employing approximately 131 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,453,000.
20
Businesses
131
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 59844, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 59844 in?
ZIP code 59844 (Heron) is located in Sanders County, Montana. Sanders County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sanders-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59844?
ZIP code 59844 in Heron, MT has a population of 736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59844?
The median household income in ZIP 59844 is $43,417, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59844?
The median home value in ZIP 59844 is $440,600, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59844 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59844?
ZIP code 59844 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59844 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59844?
In ZIP code 59844, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 59844?
In ZIP code 59844, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59844 is 38.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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