| ZIP Code | 59527 |
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| City | Hays |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Blaine County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,677 ft |
| Latitude | 48.04166 |
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| Longitude | -108.791566 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30005 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.87 |
| Below Poverty | 29.4% ▲ 194% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 26.6% ▲ 443% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 132 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 63 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 84 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 204 (35.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 98 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,000 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $64,300 ▼ 77% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $550/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 347 |
| Vacant Units | 59 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 347 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 59 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.87 |
ZIP code 59527 is located in Hays, Montana, within Blaine County. With a population of 1,114, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 59527 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59527 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $64,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $550 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.9%) and renters (45.1%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 59527 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 4.0%. Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.4%. Household income has grown by 79% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59527 stands at 26.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 59527 in Hays, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 1,114 residents, a median household income of $58,000, and a median home value of $64,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.