NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 59824

MT · Population: 1,520

B
68/100
48
C
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 59824, MT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 59824

Zip code 59824 is located in Montana and is home to approximately 1,520 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $61,154 and home values around $267,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$61,154
Home Value
$267,100
Rent
$842/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
23.7%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
77.8%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety48CLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).