| ZIP Code | 59710 |
|---|---|
| City | Alder |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 6,025 ft |
| Latitude | 45.054132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.081261 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30057 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 62 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 17 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 28 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72 (36.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,589 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $532,300 ▲ 91% above avg ↑ 122% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 187 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 187 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 59710 is located in Alder, Montana, within Madison County. With a population of 265, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.9 years. Economically, 59710 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,589 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59710 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $532,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 122% since 2019.
The population of 59710 is primarily White (83.77%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59710 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 59710 in Alder, MT is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 265 residents, a median household income of $47,589, and a median home value of $532,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.