| ZIP Code | 59260 |
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| City | Richland |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Valley County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,004 ft |
| Latitude | 48.856867 |
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| Longitude | -106.119737 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.3 yrs ↑ 71% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.78 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.0% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 5 (5.7%) |
| Some College | 22 (25.3%) |
| Associates | 13 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (24.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (29.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,333 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $170,800 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 73 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 73 |
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| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.78 |
ZIP code 59260 is located in Richland, Montana, within Valley County. With a population of 103, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.3 years. Economically, 59260 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,333 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59260 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 59260 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 54.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59260 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 59260 in Richland, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 103 residents, a median household income of $83,333, and a median home value of $170,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.