| ZIP Code | 59443 |
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| City | Fort Shaw |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Cascade County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,729 ft |
| Latitude | 47.563934 |
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| Longitude | -111.828933 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 150 (36.5%) |
| Some College | 56 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 38 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 127 (30.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,132 ≈ Avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $273,100 ≈ Avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 296 |
| Vacant Units | 31 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 296 |
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| Vacant | 31 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 59443 is located in Fort Shaw, Montana, within Cascade County. With a population of 692, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 59443 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,132 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59443 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $273,100 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 59443 is primarily White (70.52%). Residents are well-educated — 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.6%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 59443 in Fort Shaw, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 692 residents, a median household income of $79,132, and a median home value of $273,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.