US ZIP Code
59843

Helmville, MT

Powell County  ·  Montana

● Active
👥 271 Population ↓ 10% since 2019
💰 $79,342 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019
🎂 30.7 Median Age ↓ 29% since 2019
🏠 $298,200 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↓ 4% since 2019
🎓 49.5% College Grads
▲ 28% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code59843
CityHelmville
StateMontana (MT)
CountyPowell County
Area Code406
Elevation4,296 ft
Latitude46.853556
Longitude-113.013789
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS30077
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 62.4% (169) Female 37.6% (102) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
6%
18–24
4%
25–44
40%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.7 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.61
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate40 (18.5%)
Some College17 (7.9%)
Associates52 (24.1%)
Bachelors11 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree96 (44.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 24.1%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 44.4%Edu
HS Grad18.5%
Some College7.9%
Associates24.1%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate44.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.9%Renter: 47.1%Tenure
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
11%
$200k–300k
32%
$300k–500k
9%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,342 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019
Median Home Value$298,200 ≈ Avg ↓ 4% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo ↑ 2% since 2019
Total Units201
Vacant Units97
Avg HH Size2.61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
8%
$75k–100k
25%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%

Summary

Total Units201
Vacant97
Owner Occupied52.9%
Renter Occupied47.1%
Avg HH Size2.61
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 59843 is in Helmville, MT, in Powell County.
ZIP code 59843 is located in Montana (MT).
ZIP code 59843 is in Powell County, MT.
ZIP 59843 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 59843 is 271 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 59843 is $79,342 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 59843 is $298,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 59843

ZIP code 59843 is located in Helmville, Montana, within Powell County. With a population of 271, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.7 years. Economically, 59843 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,342 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 59843 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $298,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $631 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.9%) and renters (47.1%). Median home values have decreased by 4% since 2019.

The population of 59843 is primarily White (93.73%). Residents are well-educated — 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.

About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 59843 in Helmville, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 271 residents, a median household income of $79,342, and a median home value of $298,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.