Pablo, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59855

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

957
508/sq mi
$32,688
Median income
$160,600
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pablo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
508
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59855 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59855 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Pablo, Lake County, Montana. The area is home to 957 residents, producing a population density of 508 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 59855 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59855 sits at $32,688 (53% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $13,472. The poverty rate stands at 42.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $160,600 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $631 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59855 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 59855 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59855, Pablo, 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

957

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

508

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 59855?

32.4

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 27.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
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?

$32,688

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$13,472

Per Capita Income

42.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59855 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,688 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

241

Total Housing Units

203

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$160,600

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$631

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 59855, employing approximately 305 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,591,000.

12

Businesses

305

Employees

$12.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 33.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 59855 vs 59864 →

ZIP 59855 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59855 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 59855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 59855 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
59864 Ronan, MT 6,752 5.3 mi
59860 Polson, MT 9,913 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59855 in?
ZIP code 59855 (Pablo) is located in Lake County, Montana. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59855?
ZIP code 59855 in Pablo, MT has a population of 957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59855?
The median household income in ZIP 59855 is $32,688, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59855?
The median home value in ZIP 59855 is $160,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59855 is White at 57.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59855?
ZIP code 59855 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59855?
In ZIP code 59855, 30.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 59855?
In ZIP code 59855, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59855 is 42.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Pablo, MT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.