Elmo, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59915

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

403
5/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmo pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59915 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59915 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.6 square miles in Elmo, Lake County, Montana. The area is home to 403 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 59915 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59915 sits at $58,750 (16% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $24,802. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59915 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 59915 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 59915, Elmo, 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

403

Population

87.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59915?

35.5

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 26.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 73.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$24,802

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59915 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

250

Total Housing Units

162

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 59915, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$476K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 59915 vs 59929 →

ZIP 59915 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 59915 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 59915 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 59915 ranks #4 of 4 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
59929 Proctor, MT 237 5.8 mi
59914 Dayton, MT 234 5.6 mi
59910 Big Arm, MT 356 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59915 in?
ZIP code 59915 (Elmo) 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 59915?
ZIP code 59915 in Elmo, MT has a population of 403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59915?
The median household income in ZIP 59915 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59915?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59915 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59915?
ZIP code 59915 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59915?
In ZIP code 59915, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 59915?
In ZIP code 59915, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59915?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59915 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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