| ZIP Code | 59471 |
|---|---|
| City | Roy |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,165 ft |
| Latitude | 47.426655 |
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| Longitude | -108.772077 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 19.6% ▲ 96% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.5% ▼ 90% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 61 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 20 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 68 (29.1%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 61 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,688 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $150,000 ▼ 46% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 199 |
| Vacant Units | 62 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 199 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 62 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 59471 is located in Roy, Montana, within Fergus County. With a population of 316, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.2 years. Economically, 59471 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,688 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59471 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $150,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 61.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 59471 is primarily White (85.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59471 stands at 0.5%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 59471 in Roy, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 316 residents, a median household income of $64,688, and a median home value of $150,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.