| ZIP Code | 59442 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Benton |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,895 ft |
| Latitude | 47.928944 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.651689 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 84% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 412 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 151 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 164 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 128 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 339 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,024 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,600 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $690/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 938 |
| Vacant Units | 223 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 938 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 223 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 59442 is located in Fort Benton, Montana, within Chouteau County. With a population of 1,777, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 59442 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,024 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59442 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $209,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $690 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 59442 is primarily White (88.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59442 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 59442 in Fort Benton, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,777 residents, a median household income of $68,024, and a median home value of $209,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.