US ZIP Code
59479

Stanford, MT

Judith Basin County  ·  Montana

● Active
👥 732 Population ↑ 6% since 2019
💰 $50,903 Median HH Income
▼ 33% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
🎂 53.2 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🏠 $190,400 Median Home Value
▼ 32% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019
🎓 31.9% College Grads
▼ 18% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code59479
CityStanford
StateMontana (MT)
CountyJudith Basin County
Area Code406
Elevation4,162 ft
Latitude47.032558
Longitude-110.30532
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS30045
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.0% (410) Female 44.0% (322) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
24%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.09
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate164 (32.9%)
Some College85 (17.1%)
Associates90 (18.1%)
Bachelors28 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree131 (26.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College17.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
18%
$200k–300k
31%
$300k–500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,903 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019
Median Home Value$190,400 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$410/mo ↓ 9% since 2019
Total Units430
Vacant Units83
Avg HH Size2.09

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–50k
19%
$50k–75k
17%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%

Summary

Total Units430
Vacant83
Owner Occupied72.1%
Renter Occupied28.0%
Avg HH Size2.09
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 59479 is in Stanford, MT, in Judith Basin County.
ZIP code 59479 is located in Montana (MT).
ZIP code 59479 is in Judith Basin County, MT.
ZIP 59479 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 59479 is 732 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 59479 is $50,903 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 59479 is $190,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 59479

ZIP code 59479 is located in Stanford, Montana, within Judith Basin County. With a population of 732, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.2 years. Economically, 59479 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,903 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 59479 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $410 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.

The population of 59479 is primarily White (97.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.

About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.

Overall, ZIP code 59479 in Stanford, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 732 residents, a median household income of $50,903, and a median home value of $190,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.