Ronan, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59864
Lake County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,752
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,978
- Median income Below-median income area
- $297,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ronan pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59864 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59864 (Ronan, MT) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 59864 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ronan, Lake County, Montana, home to 6,752 residents across 489.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59864 reports a modest median household income of $61,978 (11% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,104. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $297,700 (9% below the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $913; 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 59864 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59864
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ronan, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59864.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 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 59864, Ronan, 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
6,752
Population
489.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59864?
38.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$61,978
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,104
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59864 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Ronan, 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)
$61,978 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,872housing units
2,872
Total Housing Units
2,581
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$297,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 211 business establishments in ZIP 59864, employing approximately 2,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,412,000.
211
Businesses
2,154
Employees
$90.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 22.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 59864 vs 59855 →
ZIP 59864 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59864
Ronan (59864)
6,752 residents
- 59824 1,792
Charlo (59824)
1,792 residents
- 59855 957
Pablo (59855)
957 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59864 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59864 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59864
Ronan (59864)
$61,978 median income
- 59824
Charlo (59824)
$53,382 median income
- 59855
Pablo (59855)
$32,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59864 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59864, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,752 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 59864 in?
ZIP code 59864 (Ronan) 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 59864?
ZIP code 59864 in Ronan, MT has a population of 6,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59864?
The median household income in ZIP 59864 is $61,978, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59864?
The median home value in ZIP 59864 is $297,700, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59864?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59864 is White at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59864?
ZIP code 59864 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 2,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59864?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59864 are: Construction (47), Health care and social assistance (32), Retail trade (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59864?
In ZIP code 59864, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 59864?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59864 is 17.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59864?
In ZIP code 59864, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59864?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59864 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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