| ZIP Code | 59254 |
|---|---|
| City | Plentywood |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Sheridan County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,196 ft |
| Latitude | 48.751679 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.640564 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 411 (33%) |
| Some College | 231 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 188 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 93 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 307 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,115 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $147,100 ▼ 47% below avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $755/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,127 |
| Vacant Units | 327 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,127 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 327 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 59254 is located in Plentywood, Montana, within Sheridan County. With a population of 1,845, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.6 years. Economically, 59254 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,115 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59254 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $147,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $755 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 59254 is primarily White (88.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59254 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 59254 in Plentywood, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,845 residents, a median household income of $62,115, and a median home value of $147,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.