| ZIP Code | 59843 |
|---|---|
| City | Helmville |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Powell County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 4,296 ft |
| Latitude | 46.853556 |
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| Longitude | -113.013789 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.7 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 2.6% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.5% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 40 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 17 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 52 (24.1%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 96 (44.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,342 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $298,200 ≈ Avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $631/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 201 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 201 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
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.