| ZIP Code | 59327 |
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| City | Forsyth |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Rosebud County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,950 ft |
| Latitude | 46.236772 |
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| Longitude | -106.682233 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 27.6% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 704 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 168 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 288 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 104 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 339 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,125 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $210,200 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $763/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,263 |
| Vacant Units | 257 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,263 |
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| Vacant | 257 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 59327 is located in Forsyth, Montana, within Rosebud County. With a population of 2,448, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 59327 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59327 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $763 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 59327 is primarily White (84.56%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59327 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 59327 in Forsyth, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,448 residents, a median household income of $58,125, and a median home value of $210,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.