| ZIP Code | 59545 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitlash |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Liberty County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,057 ft |
| Latitude | 48.939152 |
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| Longitude | -111.21972 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 79.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.72 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 18 (46.2%) |
| Some College | 4 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 7 (17.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,042 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $117,400 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 41 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 41 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.72 |
ZIP code 59545 is located in Whitlash, Montana, within Liberty County. With a population of 50, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 79.2 years. Economically, 59545 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,042 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59545 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,400 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 59545 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 57% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 17%.
Overall, ZIP code 59545 in Whitlash, MT is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 50 residents, a median household income of $41,042, and a median home value of $117,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.