US ZIP Code
59418

Buffalo, MT

Fergus County  ·  Montana

● Active
👥 105 Population ↑ 44% since 2019
💰 $50,000 Median HH Income
▼ 34% below avg ↑ 103% since 2019
🎂 28.1 Median Age ↓ 39% since 2019
🏠 $562,500 Median Home Value
▲ 102% above avg
🎓 35.9% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code59418
CityBuffalo
StateMontana (MT)
CountyFergus County
Area Code406
Elevation4,484 ft
Latitude46.803651
Longitude-109.855632
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS30045
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.7% (48) Female 54.3% (57) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
24%
5–17
15%
25–44
44%
45–64
10%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs ↓ 39% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.09
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate25 (39.1%)
Some College4 (6.3%)
Associates12 (18.8%)
Bachelors2 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree21 (32.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College6.3%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 26.5%Renter: 73.5%Tenure
Owner26.5%
Renter73.5%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
33%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 103% since 2019
Median Home Value$562,500 ▲ 102% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Units54
Vacant Units20
Avg HH Size3.09

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–50k
24%
$50k–75k
28%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
38%
Work From Home
63%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
18%
2000+
82%

Summary

Total Units54
Vacant20
Owner Occupied26.5%
Renter Occupied73.5%
Avg HH Size3.09
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 59418 is in Buffalo, MT, in Fergus County.
ZIP code 59418 is located in Montana (MT).
ZIP code 59418 is in Fergus County, MT.
ZIP 59418 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 59418 is 105 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 59418 is $50,000 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 59418 is $562,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 59418

ZIP code 59418 is located in Buffalo, Montana, within Fergus County. With a population of 105, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.1 years. Economically, 59418 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,000 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 59418 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $562,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $933 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 73.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.

The population of 59418 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has grown by 103% since 2019.

A notably high share of workers — 63% — 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 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 59418 in Buffalo, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 105 residents, a median household income of $50,000, and a median home value of $562,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.