| ZIP Code | 59301 |
|---|---|
| City | Miles City |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Custer County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,367 ft |
| Latitude | 46.360165 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.867454 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.9% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 107 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,314 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 977 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,267 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,007 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,350 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,643 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,100 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $918/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,567 |
| Vacant Units | 693 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,567 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 693 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 59301 is located in Miles City, Montana, within Custer County. With a population of 11,598, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 59301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,643 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59301 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $918 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 59301 is primarily White (89.64%). Residents are well-educated — 41.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59301 stands at 2.7%, 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 59301 in Miles City, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,598 residents, a median household income of $63,643, and a median home value of $202,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.