| ZIP Code | 59317 |
|---|---|
| City | Broadus |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Powder River County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,378 ft |
| Latitude | 45.337829 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.519039 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 4.4% ▼ 56% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 273 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 91 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 113 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 62 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 176 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,400 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $603/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 651 |
| Vacant Units | 195 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 651 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 195 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 59317 is located in Broadus, Montana, within Powder River County. With a population of 1,153, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 59317 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59317 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $603 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 59317 is primarily White (89.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59317 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 59317 in Broadus, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,153 residents, a median household income of $73,750, and a median home value of $161,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.