| ZIP Code | 59489 |
|---|---|
| City | Winifred |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,289 ft |
| Latitude | 47.624666 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.230405 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 5.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.8% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 110 (47%) |
| Some College | 24 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 42 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 44 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,288 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $561/mo ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 195 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 195 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 59489 is located in Winifred, Montana, within Fergus County. With a population of 330, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.5 years. Economically, 59489 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,288 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $561 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 59489 is primarily White (96.97%). Residents are less-educated — 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.8%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59489 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 35% — 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 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 59489 in Winifred, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.