| ZIP Code | 59457 |
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| City | Lewistown |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,791 ft |
| Latitude | 47.139731 |
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| Longitude | -109.310887 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 14.6% ▲ 46% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,807 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 1,252 (19.2%) |
| Associates | 1,165 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 748 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,536 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,682 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $205,500 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $877/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,710 |
| Vacant Units | 507 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,710 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 507 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 59457 is located in Lewistown, Montana, within Fergus County. With a population of 9,215, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 59457 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,682 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59457 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $877 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 59457 is primarily White (92.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.6%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59457 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 59457 in Lewistown, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,215 residents, a median household income of $59,682, and a median home value of $205,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.