| ZIP Code | 59761 |
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| City | Wisdom |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Beaverhead County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 6,199 ft |
| Latitude | 45.575969 |
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| Longitude | -113.556204 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.5 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.99 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 24.8% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 146 (52.5%) |
| Some College | 11 (4%) |
| Associates | 52 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 17 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 52 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,837 ▼ 22% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $300,000 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo ↑ 144% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 238 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 238 |
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| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.99 |
ZIP code 59761 is located in Wisdom, Montana, within Beaverhead County. With a population of 303, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.5 years. Economically, 59761 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,837 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59761 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 59761 is primarily White (96.04%). Residents are less-educated — 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has declined by 5% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 29% — 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 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 59761 in Wisdom, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 303 residents, a median household income of $59,837, and a median home value of $300,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.