| ZIP Code | 59420 |
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| City | Carter |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,137 ft |
| Latitude | 47.877548 |
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| Longitude | -111.003871 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.37 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 56 (48.7%) |
| Some College | 8 (7%) |
| Associates | 10 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,694 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $147,500 ▼ 47% below avg ↓ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 73 |
| Vacant Units | 16 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 73 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 16 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.37 |
ZIP code 59420 is located in Carter, Montana, within Chouteau County. With a population of 214, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 59420 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,694 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59420 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $147,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 59420 is primarily White (88.32%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 59420 in Carter, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 214 residents, a median household income of $60,694, and a median home value of $147,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.