59427 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 59427, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

59427 is a zip code in Glacier County, Montana, which covers Blackfeet Reservation CCD and Cut Bank, with a total population of 4,542 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 59427 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 59427.

The estimated population of people living in 59427 is 4,542, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 59427 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,542
+2.83%
-1.52%
2020
4,417
 -1.93% -
2019
4,504
 -4.66% -
2018
4,724
+2.43%
-
2017
4,612
 - -

Population of 59427 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 59427 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
61.9%
61.1%
 +1.31%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Native
25.9%
32.3%
 -19.81%
Hispanic
5.8%
3.1%
 +87.10%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
2.6%
 +88.46%
Other
1.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 59427 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 59427 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 59427 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 59427 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -0.25% 37.7 -6.45% 42.8 +6.73%
2020 40.2 +14.2% 40.3 +11.33% 40.1 +14.25%
2019 35.2 +7.98% 36.2 +17.15% 35.1 +2.03%
2018 32.6 +6.19% 30.9 +5.46% 34.4 +5.52%
2017 30.7 - 29.3 - 32.6 -

The median age of the 59427 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 59427 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 9 646 -68.55% 446 -15.61% 298 368
10 to 19 224 +63.91% 335 -12.32% 391 263
20 to 29 285 -5.34% 309 -78.3% 225 123
30 to 39 248 +14.23% 233 +33.19% 283 314
40 to 49 178 +54.91% 227 1.85% 282 225
50 to 59 231 -7.91% 352 +24.21% 209 436
60 to 69 215 +52.72% 197 +74.58% 321 383
70+ 194 3.93% 292 -20.24% 189 232

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 59427 zip code is $47,957.00.

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 59427.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,841.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,295.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 59427 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 59427, 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 59427 is currently $69,696.00.

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.

5.05% of households in 59427 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 59427 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 59427 is $28,193.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 59427 by the total population of 59427.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 59427 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 59427 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
    14.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 59427 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 59427 zip over the age of 16 is 3,411.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% 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 59427 is 56.00%.

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 59427 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 189 8.50% 43.80%
20 to 24 years 126 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 222 77.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 236 85.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 599 76.30% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 571 77.80% 8.30%
55 to 59 years 343 61.50% 10.00%
60 to 64 years 421 54.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 442 21.70% 12.50%
75 years and over 262 16.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 59427. 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 2,316 63.50% 3.90%
Black or African American 17 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 810 47.70% 6.00%
Asian 7 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 56 41.10% 34.80%
Two or more races 205 49.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 262 73.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,137 60.50% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 59427 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 59427 is 1,910, with median earnings of $39,032.00.

Women in 59427 are earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,910 $39,032.00
Male 952 $46,447.00
Female 958 $33,833.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 59427 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 283 $40,767.00
Business and Financial 22 $43,182.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 74 $70,250.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 186 $37,966.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $9,821.00
Healthcare Support 110 $6,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $0.00
Law Enforcement 133 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 48 $14,643.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $8,625.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $41,406.00
Sales 186 $39,643.00
Office and Administrative Support 160 $45,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $105,000.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $57,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $63,854.00
Production 61 $39,471.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $43,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 59427 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 59427.

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 193 $70,495.00 90 $21,250.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 64 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $19,083.00 148 $38,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 94 $9,821.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 110 $6,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 133 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 41 $14,330.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $8,625.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $0.00 34 $60,263.00
Sales 47 $39,688.00 139 $39,531.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 160 $45,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $105,000.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $57,778.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $63,854.00 0 $0.00
Production 35 $45,987.00 26 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 92 $52,903.00 20 $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 1,585 households in 59427, with an average household size of 2.83 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 1,105 families living in the 59427 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 59427:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 809 43 253 480
Average Household Size 3.14 7.19 4.06 1.28
Total Families 809 43 253 0
Average Household Size 3.12 5.23 4.02 0

Poverty

Of the 1,105 families living in 59427, 17.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 59427:

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 2,008 housing units in 59427.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,585 78.93%
Vacant 423 21.07%

16.88% of the total 2,008 housing units in 59427 are rental units. This is approximately 339 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,182 are occupied by the owner - or 58.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 59427 is $754.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 59427 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
    64
  • Less than $500
    62
  • $500 to $999
    230
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 59427 is $123,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 59427 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    334
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    328
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    215
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    63
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    106
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 59427. The chart below shows the number of properties in 59427 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    554
  • 1940 to 1949
    282
  • 1950 to 1959
    319
  • 1960 to 1969
    155
  • 1970 to 1979
    288
  • 1980 to 1989
    196
  • 1990 to 1999
    169
  • 2000 to 2009
    14
  • 2010 to 2013
    31
  • 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 59427 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    50
  • 1 vehicle available
    620
  • 2 vehicles available
    446
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    469

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 59427 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 59427 that commute to work in a particular way.

15.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 59427.

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
    380
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    325
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    208
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    81
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    67
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    40
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    200
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    33
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    123
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 59427 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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