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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
$50,139
Median income
$360,100
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $30,837. Poverty here runs at 18.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $360,100 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $913 a month; 89.3% of 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 59917, plus 6 more within Lincoln County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 59917?

53.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$30,837

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59917 ranks nationally

Eureka, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,139 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,530

Total Housing Units

1,969

Occupied Units

561

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$360,100

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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

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Pop: 9,856
59935 standard
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Pop: 3,576
59930 standard
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Pop: 867
59918 standard
Fortine, MT
Pop: 592
59934 standard
Trego, MT
Pop: 528
59933 standard
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Pop: 43

Related Areas

Lincoln County Eureka, MT Montana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.