| ZIP Code | 59521 |
|---|---|
| City | Box Elder |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Hill County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,207 ft |
| Latitude | 48.305039 |
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| Longitude | -109.951289 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.51 |
| Below Poverty | 34.1% ▲ 241% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.2% ▲ 129% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 587 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 223 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 330 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 268 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 326 (18.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,345 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $67,800 ▼ 76% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $374/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,152 |
| Vacant Units | 124 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,152 |
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| Vacant | 124 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.51 |
ZIP code 59521 is located in Box Elder, Montana, within Hill County. With a population of 3,616, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 59521 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,345 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59521 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $67,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $374 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.4%) and renters (58.6%).
The population of 59521 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 3.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 34.1%. Household income has grown by 54% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59521 stands at 11.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 59521 in Box Elder, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 3,616 residents, a median household income of $45,345, and a median home value of $67,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.