| ZIP Code | 59485 |
|---|---|
| City | Ulm |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Cascade County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,513 ft |
| Latitude | 47.432255 |
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| Longitude | -111.568631 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30013 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 143 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 43 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 96 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 65 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 177 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,292 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $289,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,200/mo |
| Total Units | 341 |
| Vacant Units | 54 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 341 |
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| Vacant | 54 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 59485 is located in Ulm, Montana, within Cascade County. With a population of 767, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 59485 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,292 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59485 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $289,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,200 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 59485 is primarily White (88.66%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59485 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 59485 in Ulm, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 767 residents, a median household income of $88,292, and a median home value of $289,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.