| ZIP Code | 59874 |
|---|---|
| City | Trout Creek |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Sanders County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,407 ft |
| Latitude | 47.807085 |
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| Longitude | -115.600413 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 548 (38%) |
| Some College | 231 (16%) |
| Associates | 201 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 133 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 329 (22.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,978 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $481,800 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $682/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 955 |
| Vacant Units | 163 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 955 |
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| Vacant | 163 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 59874 is located in Trout Creek, Montana, within Sanders County. With a population of 2,064, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.6 years. Economically, 59874 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,978 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59874 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $481,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $682 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 89% since 2019.
The population of 59874 is primarily White (93.12%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59874 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 59874 in Trout Creek, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,064 residents, a median household income of $61,978, and a median home value of $481,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.