US ZIP Code
59221

Fairview, MT

Richland County  ·  Montana

● Active
👥 1,878 Population
💰 $65,625 Median HH Income
▼ 14% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019
🎂 40.1 Median Age ↑ 12% since 2019
🏠 $235,100 Median Home Value
▼ 16% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
🎓 25.3% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 7.0% Unemployment
▲ 44% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code59221
CityFairview
StateMontana (MT)
CountyRichland County
Area Code406
Elevation2,354 ft
Latitude47.899749
Longitude-104.164477
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS30083
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 54.5% (1,023) Female 45.5% (855) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.31
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
HS Graduate466 (38.1%)
Some College201 (16.4%)
Associates246 (20.1%)
Bachelors106 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree203 (16.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
16%
$200k–300k
19%
$300k–500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,625 ▼ 14% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019
Median Home Value$235,100 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Units1,031
Vacant Units218
Avg HH Size2.31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–50k
23%
$50k–75k
11%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units1,031
Vacant218
Owner Occupied81.4%
Renter Occupied18.6%
Avg HH Size2.31
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 59221 is in Fairview, MT, in Richland County.
ZIP code 59221 is located in Montana (MT).
ZIP code 59221 is in Richland County, MT.
ZIP 59221 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 59221 is 1,878 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 59221 is $65,625 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 59221 is $235,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 59221

ZIP code 59221 is located in Fairview, Montana, within Richland County. With a population of 1,878, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 59221 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,625 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 59221 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $880 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.

The population of 59221 is primarily White (93.18%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has declined by 5% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 59221 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.

Overall, ZIP code 59221 in Fairview, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,878 residents, a median household income of $65,625, and a median home value of $235,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.