| ZIP Code | 59421 |
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| City | Cascade |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Cascade County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,367 ft |
| Latitude | 47.074847 |
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| Longitude | -111.688368 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 442 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 213 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 222 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 146 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 467 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,688 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $337,200 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,014/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,439 |
| Vacant Units | 532 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,439 |
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| Vacant | 532 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 59421 is located in Cascade, Montana, within Cascade County. With a population of 2,039, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.2 years. Economically, 59421 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,688 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59421 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $337,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,014 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 59421 is primarily White (92.89%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59421 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 59421 in Cascade, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,039 residents, a median household income of $71,688, and a median home value of $337,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.