| ZIP Code | 59324 |
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| City | Ekalaka |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Carter County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,682 ft |
| Latitude | 45.768923 |
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| Longitude | -104.56924 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.1 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 133 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 130 (22.9%) |
| Associates | 148 (26.1%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 108 (19%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,083 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $138,600 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $660/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 491 |
| Vacant Units | 148 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 491 |
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| Vacant | 148 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 59324 is located in Ekalaka, Montana, within Carter County. With a population of 746, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.1 years. Economically, 59324 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,083 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59324 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $138,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $660 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 59324 is primarily White (86.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59324 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 59324 in Ekalaka, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 746 residents, a median household income of $57,083, and a median home value of $138,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.