| ZIP Code | 59531 |
|---|---|
| City | Joplin |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Liberty County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,447 ft |
| Latitude | 48.776638 |
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| Longitude | -110.794634 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.03 |
| Below Poverty | 22.3% ▲ 123% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 24 (13.3%) |
| Some College | 42 (23.2%) |
| Associates | 35 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,321 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $102,400 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 193 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 193 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.03 |
ZIP code 59531 is located in Joplin, Montana, within Liberty County. With a population of 409, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.1 years. Economically, 59531 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,321 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59531 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $102,400 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 59531 is primarily White (98.04%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.3%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59531 in Joplin, MT is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 409 residents, a median household income of $52,321, and a median home value of $102,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.