Eureka, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59917
Lincoln County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,225
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $360,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eureka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59917 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 59917 (Eureka, MT) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 59917 covers 670.6 square miles in Eureka, Lincoln County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,225 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59917 reports a modest median household income of $50,139 (28% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,837. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $360,100 (10% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $913; 89.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 59917 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 59917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59917.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 21
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
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 59917, Eureka, 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
4,225
Population
670.6
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59917?
53.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$50,139
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$30,837
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59917 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Eureka, 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)
$50,139 15th percentile higher than 15% of 321 Montana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,530housing units
2,530
Total Housing Units
1,969
Occupied Units
561
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,100
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 59917, employing approximately 1,388 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,747,000.
234
Businesses
1,388
Employees
$53.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.0% |
| Information | 6 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
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 59917 vs 59918 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59918 | Fortine, MT | 592 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59917, 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 (4,225 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 59917 in?
ZIP code 59917 (Eureka) is located in Lincoln County, Montana. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59917?
ZIP code 59917 in Eureka, MT has a population of 4,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59917?
The median household income in ZIP 59917 is $50,139, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59917?
The median home value in ZIP 59917 is $360,100, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59917 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59917?
ZIP code 59917 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 1,388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59917 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59917?
In ZIP code 59917, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 59917?
In ZIP code 59917, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59917 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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