Zip Code 59846

MT · Population: 1,295

B
61/100
32
D
Safety
35
D
Affordability
91
A+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 59846

Zip code 59846 is located in Montana and is home to approximately 1,295 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $404,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median income of $58,750. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 37.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.

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
$58,750
Home Value
$404,400
Rent
—
Median Age
61
College Educated
37.5%
Unemployment
0.4%
Owner-Occupied
97.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety32DLower crime = higher score
Affordability35DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life91A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).