59457 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 59457, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

59457 is a zip code in Fergus County, Montana, which covers Denton CCD, Grass Range CCD, Hanover CCD, Lewistown CCD, and Roy, with a total population of 9,067 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 59457 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 59457.

The estimated population of people living in 59457 is 9,067, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 59457 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,067
+0.1%
+0.33%
2020
9,058
+1.92%
-
2019
8,887
 -1.54% -
2018
9,026
 -0.12% -
2017
9,037
 - -

Population of 59457 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 59457 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
93.1%
94.4%
 -1.38%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%
Native
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Hispanic
0.9%
2.2%
 -59.09%
Asian
3%
1%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 59457 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 59457 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 59457 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 59457 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 +0.47% 39 -7.58% 46.4 +8.92%
2020 42.4 -1.17% 42.2 +0.24% 42.6 -6.17%
2019 42.9 -2.28% 42.1 -1.41% 45.4 0%
2018 43.9 -0.9% 42.7 0% 45.4 -2.99%
2017 44.3 - 42.7 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 59457 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 59457 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 9 588 -12.91% 453 +6.97% 479 483
10 to 19 513 +30.75% 458 -34.9% 657 317
20 to 29 413 +32.1% 501 -0.71% 549 492
30 to 39 650 +13.67% 574 +14.33% 737 648
40 to 49 454 -18.76% 443 -8.79% 374 399
50 to 59 607 +1.76% 708 -36.5% 611 481
60 to 69 591 +11.39% 615 +26.65% 661 794
70+ 676 +2.5% 793 -12.91% 692 693

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 59457 zip code is $52,452.00.

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 59457.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,485.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,036.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,319.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 59457 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 59457, 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 59457 is currently $64,936.00.

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.

3.33% of households in 59457 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 59457 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.47%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 59457 is $30,680.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 59457 by the total population of 59457.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 59457 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 59457 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
    6.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.02%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 59457 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 59457 zip over the age of 16 is 7,484.

Of those people, a total of 62.70% 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 59457 is 61.00%.

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 59457 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 353 55.80% 1.00%
20 to 24 years 401 98.00% 18.30%
25 to 29 years 640 68.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 524 85.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,119 89.00% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 1,022 88.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 585 79.50% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 776 59.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,192 29.90% 3.10%
75 years and over 872 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 59457. 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 6,860 62.80% 2.90%
Black or African American 56 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 117 27.40% 0.00%
Asian 273 66.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 68 88.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 110 51.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 84 82.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,856 62.80% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 59457 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 59457 is 4,565, with median earnings of $35,393.00.

Women in 59457 are earning approximately 69.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,565 $35,393.00
Male 2,665 $39,799.00
Female 1,900 $27,829.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 59457 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 471 $58,542.00
Business and Financial 181 $53,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 156 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $82,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $43,533.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 143 $46,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 264 $40,500.00
Healthcare Support 202 $26,850.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 186 $28,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 291 $23,677.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $11,833.00
Sales 544 $35,559.00
Office and Administrative Support 482 $26,538.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 426 $36,831.00
Construction and Extraction 172 $44,107.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 261 $39,141.00
Production 169 $45,907.00
Transportation and Material Moving 286 $35,234.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 59457 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 59457.

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 245 $70,547.00 226 $50,556.00
Business and Financial 51 $190,444.00 130 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 156 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $82,917.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 51 $43,533.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $0.00 106 $53,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $0.00 57 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $91,964.00 213 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 47 $32,083.00 155 $26,725.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $33,750.00 125 $13,359.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 281 $23,781.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 35 $7,417.00
Sales 358 $36,210.00 186 $28,723.00
Office and Administrative Support 40 $57,763.00 442 $26,064.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 336 $87,813.00 90 $23,500.00
Construction and Extraction 172 $44,107.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 261 $39,141.00 0 $0.00
Production 126 $46,774.00 43 $28,080.00
Transportation and Material Moving 280 $35,469.00 6 $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 4,146 households in 59457, with an average household size of 2.13 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 2,315 families living in the 59457 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 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 59457:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,821 221 273 1,831
Average Household Size 2.68 3.62 3.64 1.17
Total Families 1,821 221 273 0
Average Household Size 2.67 3.01 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 2,315 families living in 59457, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 59457:

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 4,636 housing units in 59457.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,146 89.43%
Vacant 490 10.57%

25.22% of the total 4,636 housing units in 59457 are rental units. This is approximately 1,169 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,691 are occupied by the owner - or 58.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 59457 is $765.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 59457 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
    286
  • Less than $500
    269
  • $500 to $999
    622
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    275
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $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 59457 is $148,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 59457 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    234
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    564
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    562
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    393
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    448
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    317
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    170
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 59457. The chart below shows the number of properties in 59457 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,496
  • 1940 to 1949
    309
  • 1950 to 1959
    524
  • 1960 to 1969
    358
  • 1970 to 1979
    435
  • 1980 to 1989
    256
  • 1990 to 1999
    553
  • 2000 to 2009
    394
  • 2010 to 2013
    311
  • 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 59457 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    408
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,086
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,397
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,255

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 59457 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 59457 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 59457.

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
    425
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,430
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    862
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    348
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    161
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    91
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    347
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    29
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    152
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    87
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 59457 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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