Ovando, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59854

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

239
0/sq mi
$74,167
Median income
$583,300
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ovando pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59854 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1195.0 square miles in Ovando, Powell County, Montana. The area is home to 239 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 59854 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59854 sits at $74,167 (6% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,236. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $583,300 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $758 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 59854 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 →

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 59854, Ovando, 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

239

Population

1195.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59854?

65.3

Median Age

41.5%

Male

58.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$74,167

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$43,236

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59854 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,167 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

172

Total Housing Units

94

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$583,300

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$758

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 59854, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,526,000.

11

Businesses

42

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 27.3%

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 59854 in?
ZIP code 59854 (Ovando) is located in Powell County, Montana. Powell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/powell-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59854?
ZIP code 59854 in Ovando, MT has a population of 239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59854?
The median household income in ZIP 59854 is $74,167, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59854?
The median home value in ZIP 59854 is $583,300, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59854?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59854 is White at 88.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59854?
ZIP code 59854 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59854?
In ZIP code 59854, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 59854?
In ZIP code 59854, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59854?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59854 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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