59270 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 59270, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

59270 is a zip code in Richland County and McKenzie County, Montana, which covers Fairview CCD, Lambert CCD, Savage-Crane CCD, Sidney CCD, and Southwest McKenzie, with a total population of 8,803 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 59270 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 59270.

The estimated population of people living in 59270 is 8,803, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 59270 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,803
+1.6%
+0.61%
2020
8,664
 -1.22% -
2019
8,771
 -0.4% -
2018
8,806
+0.64%
-
2017
8,750
 - -

Population of 59270 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 59270 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.9%
90.8%
 -4.30%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
2.1%
 -95.24%
Hispanic
6.2%
5.7%
 +8.77%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
1.4%
 +285.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 59270 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 59270 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 59270 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 59270 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +4.95% 39.2 +9.8% 36.6 -0.27%
2020 36.4 -4.21% 35.7 -6.05% 36.7 -3.17%
2019 38 +1.06% 38 -0.26% 37.9 +2.16%
2018 37.6 +1.62% 38.1 +2.14% 37.1 +1.09%
2017 37 - 37.3 - 36.7 -

The median age of the 59270 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 59270 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 506 +3.93% 672 -4.37% 526 634
10 to 19 691 -4.22% 501 +30.46% 654 662
20 to 29 600 -5.56% 603 -30.69% 565 436
30 to 39 589 -17.23% 505 +32.1% 487 662
40 to 49 545 +20.17% 601 -13.36% 658 514
50 to 59 683 -16.94% 564 -21.76% 569 450
60 to 69 568 -20.2% 476 +47.5% 460 737
70+ 273 +58.53% 373 -13.65% 465 324

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 59270 zip code is $58,469.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 59270.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,944.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,137.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,420.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 59270 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 59270, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 59270 is currently $75,304.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.48% of households in 59270 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 59270 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 59270 is $29,756.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 59270 by the total population of 59270.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 59270 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 59270 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.82%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 59270 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 59270 zip over the age of 16 is 6,880.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 59270 is 63.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 59270 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 553 71.60% 30.60%
20 to 24 years 402 58.70% 4.20%
25 to 29 years 599 84.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 734 87.20% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 1,097 85.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,004 85.50% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 505 71.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 608 68.80% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 899 12.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 479 10.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 59270. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,125 65.20% 1.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 5 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 117 8.50% 0.00%
Other 208 93.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 412 73.30% 35.40%
Hispanic or Latino 362 77.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,971 65.50% 1.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 59270 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 59270 is 4,366, with median earnings of $39,292.00.

Women in 59270 are earning approximately 58.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,366 $39,292.00
Male 2,400 $52,880.00
Female 1,966 $30,744.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 59270 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 520 $41,859.00
Business and Financial 82 $68,110.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $52,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $86,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $11,786.00
Community and Social Service 47 $40,625.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 173 $52,303.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $63,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $50,909.00
Healthcare Support 53 $38,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $12,227.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $8,477.00
Personal Care and Service 182 $14,844.00
Sales 387 $38,514.00
Office and Administrative Support 641 $24,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $46,875.00
Construction and Extraction 471 $67,298.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $53,899.00
Production 175 $88,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 286 $57,554.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 59270 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 59270.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 256 $61,591.00 264 $39,031.00
Business and Financial 62 $68,598.00 20 $52,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $63,750.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $86,875.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $11,643.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 25 $24,338.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $53,601.00 76 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 30 $63,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $181,250.00 200 $50,568.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 53 $38,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 124 $11,992.00 96 $15,833.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $9,524.00 77 $6,797.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 164 $20,000.00
Sales 165 $44,766.00 222 $13,889.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $19,722.00 561 $24,962.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 53 $47,411.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 471 $67,298.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 289 $53,563.00 18 $0.00
Production 164 $92,625.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 219 $59,375.00 67 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,486 households in 59270, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,153 families living in the 59270 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 59270:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,672 186 295 1,333
Average Household Size 3.19 3.18 4.36 1.16
Total Families 1,672 186 295 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.84 4.12 0

Poverty

Of the 2,153 families living in 59270, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 59270:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,169 housing units in 59270.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,486 83.62%
Vacant 683 16.38%

24.95% of the total 4,169 housing units in 59270 are rental units. This is approximately 1,040 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,308 are occupied by the owner - or 55.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 59270 is $756.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 59270 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    138
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    666
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    149
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    164
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    22
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 59270 is $244,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 59270 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    175
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    208
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    273
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    690
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    614
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    153
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 59270. The chart below shows the number of properties in 59270 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    474
  • 1940 to 1949
    145
  • 1950 to 1959
    447
  • 1960 to 1969
    243
  • 1970 to 1979
    792
  • 1980 to 1989
    499
  • 1990 to 1999
    393
  • 2000 to 2009
    248
  • 2010 to 2013
    928
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 59270 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    297
  • 1 vehicle available
    783
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,320
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,086

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 59270 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 59270 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 59270.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    398
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,156
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    789
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    451
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    97
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    331
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    11
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    101
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    270
  • 90 or more minutes
    84

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 59270 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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