| ZIP Code | 59722 |
|---|---|
| City | Deer Lodge |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Powell County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,677 ft |
| Latitude | 46.352854 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.752885 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.4% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,300 (30%) |
| Some College | 1,451 (33.4%) |
| Associates | 516 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 281 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 776 (17.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,263 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,600 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $769/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,130 |
| Vacant Units | 300 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,130 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 300 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 59722 is located in Deer Lodge, Montana, within Powell County. With a population of 5,698, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 59722 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,263 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59722 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $769 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 59722 is primarily White (85.49%). Residents are less-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59722 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 59722 in Deer Lodge, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,698 residents, a median household income of $60,263, and a median home value of $226,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.