| ZIP Code | 59540 |
|---|---|
| City | Rudyard |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Hill County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,013 ft |
| Latitude | 48.604919 |
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| Longitude | -110.563581 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 129 (50.6%) |
| Some College | 28 (11%) |
| Associates | 13 (5.1%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 76 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,319 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $100,000 ▼ 64% below avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $645/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 211 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 211 |
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| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 59540 is located in Rudyard, Montana, within Hill County. With a population of 470, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 59540 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,319 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59540 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $100,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $645 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.0%) and renters (52.1%). Median home values have decreased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 59540 is primarily White (98.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59540 in Rudyard, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 470 residents, a median household income of $71,319, and a median home value of $100,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.