| ZIP Code | 59450 |
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| City | Highwood |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,404 ft |
| Latitude | 47.552457 |
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| Longitude | -110.742814 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↓ 30% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 32% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 98 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 37 (10%) |
| Associates | 62 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 137 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,417 ≈ Avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $247,600 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,339/mo ↑ 85% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 275 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 275 |
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| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 59450 is located in Highwood, Montana, within Chouteau County. With a population of 568, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 59450 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,417 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59450 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,339 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 59450 is primarily White (98.06%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59450 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 59450 in Highwood, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 568 residents, a median household income of $80,417, and a median home value of $247,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.