| ZIP Code | 59648 |
|---|---|
| City | Wolf Creek |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,026 ft |
| Latitude | 47.09229 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.202409 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.3% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 149 (39.5%) |
| Some College | 57 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 68 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 73 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,542 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $321,400 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $957/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 576 |
| Vacant Units | 375 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 576 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 375 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 59648 is located in Wolf Creek, Montana, within Lewis and Clark County. With a population of 468, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.6 years. Economically, 59648 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,542 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59648 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $957 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 59648 is primarily White (96.15%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 59648 in Wolf Creek, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 468 residents, a median household income of $68,542, and a median home value of $321,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.