| ZIP Code | 59451 |
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| City | Hilger |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,893 ft |
| Latitude | 47.390215 |
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| Longitude | -109.390087 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs ↑ 41% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 30.8% ▲ 208% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 13 (13.7%) |
| Some College | 5 (5.3%) |
| Associates | 37 (38.9%) |
| Bachelors | 6 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33 (34.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,000 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $119,800 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 77 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 77 |
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| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 59451 is located in Hilger, Montana, within Fergus County. With a population of 120, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.4 years. Economically, 59451 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59451 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 59451 is primarily White (88.33%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.8%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 59451 in Hilger, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 120 residents, a median household income of $57,000, and a median home value of $119,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.