Zip code 59030: Gardiner, Montana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 59030
59030 is a rural zip code in Gardiner, Montana (Park County), covering 479 sq mi of land. About 1,030 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 51.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,542 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $593,000, or 10.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $568 a month.
50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.5 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 59030 compares
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%80th of 318 in MT
- Median age51.396thU.S. 38.9 · MT 40.498th of 318 in MT
- Housing vacancy17.6%91stU.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%181st of 317 in MT
- Government workers22.7%91stU.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%85th of 317 in MT
- Median home value$593,00081stU.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80018th of 291 in MT
- 79thU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%28th of 318 in MT
- 79thU.S. 10% · MT 15.2%236th of 317 in MT
- Poverty rate15.4%71stU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%100th of 317 in MT
- 69thU.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%120th of 317 in MT
- Per capita income$46,59466thU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,71166th of 318 in MT
- 66thU.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%3rd of 318 in MT
- Tech workers3.6%62ndU.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%28th of 317 in MT
- Uninsured rate8.1%60thU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%133rd of 318 in MT
- Median earnings per worker$49,65354thU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,88164th of 316 in MT
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%102nd of 317 in MT
- Homeownership rate56.4%26thU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%295th of 317 in MT
- Diversity index32.126thU.S. 61.4 · MT 29.466th of 318 in MT
- Veterans4%26thU.S. 6.2% · MT 9%270th of 318 in MT
- Median household income$56,54216thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509220th of 295 in MT
- 12thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465224th of 316 in MT
- Broadband access81.8%6thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%229th of 317 in MT
- 5thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%149th of 286 in MT
- 4thU.S. 22% · MT 21%264th of 318 in MT
- Average commute15.5 min2ndStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min247th of 293 in MT
- Population1,0301stU.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875128th of 318 in MT
- Population density2/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi187th of 318 in MT
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081184th of 209 in MT
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%271st of 317 in MT
| Measure | 59030 | Park | MT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 30.5% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 80th of 318 | |
| Median age | 51.3 | 46 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 98th of 318 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 181st of 317 | |
| Government workers | 22.7% | 13.6% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 85th of 317 | |
| Median home value | $593,000 | $467,500 | $375,800 | $332,700 | 18th of 291 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.9% | 39.8% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 28th of 318 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.4% | 21.3% | 15.2% | 10% | 236th of 317 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.4% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 100th of 317 | |
| Work from home | 17% | 17% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 120th of 317 | |
| Per capita income | $46,594 | $46,469 | $41,711 | $44,673 | 66th of 318 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14.1% | 3rd of 318 | |
| Tech workers | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 28th of 317 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 133rd of 318 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,653 | $48,193 | $43,881 | $49,666 | 64th of 316 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 102nd of 317 | |
| Homeownership rate | 56.4% | 69.4% | 69.2% | 65.2% | 295th of 317 | |
| Diversity index | 32.1 | 17 | 29.4 | 61.4 | 66th of 318 | |
| Veterans | 4% | 9.2% | 9% | 6.2% | 270th of 318 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,542 | $70,047 | $72,509 | $80,734 | 220th of 295 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.386 | 0.452 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 224th of 316 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 81.8% | 90.2% | 89.4% | 91% | 229th of 317 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 30.8% | 51% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 149th of 286 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12% | 16.9% | 21% | 22% | 264th of 318 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 15.5 min | 25.3 min | 19.1 min | 26.4 min | 247th of 293 | |
| Population | 1,030 | 17,710 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 | 128th of 318 | |
| Population density | 2/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 187th of 318 | |
| Median gross rent | $568 | $976 | $1,081 | $1,413 | 184th of 209 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0.7% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 271st of 317 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White81%
- Black3%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 621
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Family households
- 30%
- Married couples
- 25.8%
- Living alone
- 67.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 17.6%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 4.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 30.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 5.1%
- Home value to income
- 10.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 59030 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,875 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,865 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $56,761 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $56,161 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.6%
- Households with broadband
- 81.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 42.8%
- No internet access
- 9%
- Without health insurance
- 8.1%
- Limited-English households
- 7.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gardiner
- State
- Montana
- County
- Park County
- Center point
- 45.0869° N, 110.5962° W
- Land area
- 479 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jardine (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Gardiner (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 59030
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59065 | Pray, MT | 13 mi | — |
| 59027 | Emigrant, MT | 19 mi | $62,260 |
| 59020 | Cooke City, MT | 24 mi | $50,000 |
| 59730 | Gallatin Gateway, MT | 27 mi | $98,305 |
| 59047 | Livingston, MT | 34 mi | $71,620 |
| 59052 | Mc Leod, MT | 34 mi | $60,547 |
| 59758 | West Yellowstone, MT | 35 mi | $66,375 |
| 82190 | Yellowstone National Park, WY | 39 mi | $64,674 |
| 59717 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 40 mi | — |
| 59719 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 40 mi | — |
| 59716 | Big Sky, MT | 41 mi | $141,716 |
| 59772 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 44 mi | — |
Zip codes like 59030 elsewhere
Questions about 59030
What city is zip code 59030?
59030 is assigned to Gardiner, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 59030 in?
59030 is in Park County, Montana.
What is the population of 59030?
About 1,030 people live in 59030, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 59030 in?
59030 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 59030?
The median household income in 59030 is $56,542.
What zip codes are near 59030?
The closest zip codes to 59030 are 59065, 59027, 59020, 59730, 59047.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59030, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.