| ZIP Code | 59523 |
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| City | Chinook |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Blaine County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft |
| Latitude | 48.526003 |
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| Longitude | -109.198574 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 373 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 157 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 201 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 152 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 575 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,107 ≈ Avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $200,700 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $739/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,131 |
| Vacant Units | 218 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,131 |
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| Vacant | 218 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 59523 is located in Chinook, Montana, within Blaine County. With a population of 2,281, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 59523 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,107 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59523 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $739 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 59523 is primarily White (89.04%). Residents are well-educated — 49.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 73% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59523 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. 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 59523 in Chinook, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,281 residents, a median household income of $74,107, and a median home value of $200,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.