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Zip Code 59865

MT · Population: 3,899

C+
56/100
40
C
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 59865, MT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 59865

Zip code 59865 is located in Montana and is home to approximately 3,899 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $54,375 and home values around $318,500, 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 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$54,375
Home Value
$318,500
Rent
$496/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
27.3%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.2%
Rent Burden
10.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety40CLower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted 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).