Zip code 59079: Shepherd, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59079?

59079 is assigned to Shepherd, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59079 in?

59079 is in Yellowstone County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59079?

About 3,940 people live in 59079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59079?

The median household income in 59079 is $68,047.

Q: What zip codes are near 59079?

The closest zip codes to 59079 are 59105, 59002, 59037, 59088, 59006.

Residential delivery areaYellowstone CountyMountain Time

Population

3,940

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$376K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,744/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

334 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 59079

59079 is a rural zip code in Shepherd, Montana (Yellowstone County), covering 334 sq mi of land. About 3,940 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 45.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $68,047 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $376,300, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,744 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.1 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and sales.

How 59079 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate95.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%24th of 317 in MT
Median age45.9
88th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4146th of 318 in MT
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%140th of 318 in MT
Uninsured rate14.2%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%67th of 318 in MT
Healthcare workers12%
81st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%66th of 317 in MT
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%66th of 317 in MT
Median gross rent$1,744
70th
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,0815th of 209 in MT
Residents under 1824.4%
70th
U.S. 22% · MT 21%97th of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters55.2%
67th
U.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%50th of 286 in MT
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%222nd of 318 in MT
Median home value$376,300
58th
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80096th of 291 in MT
Average commute27.1 min
57th
U.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min93rd of 293 in MT
Self-employed workers9.6%
54th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%269th of 317 in MT
Median earnings per worker$45,969
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · MT $43,88198th of 316 in MT
Median household income$68,047
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509142nd of 295 in MT
Per capita income$34,611
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711192nd of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy5%
33rd
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%285th of 317 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%198th of 318 in MT
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%231st of 317 in MT
Poverty rate6.9%
24th
U.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%220th of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.396
18th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465209th of 316 in MT
Diversity index22
15th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4129th of 318 in MT
Government workers8.9%
11th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%266th of 317 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%155th of 318 in MT
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%134th of 317 in MT
Population3,940
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87556th of 318 in MT
Broadband access76.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%267th of 317 in MT
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi77th of 318 in MT

Measure	59079	Yellowstone	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Homeownership rateStrength	95.8%	69.6%	69.2%	65.2%	99th	24th of 317
Median age	45.9	39	40.4	38.9	88th	146th of 318
Veterans	9.5%	9.3%	9%	6.2%	87th	140th of 318
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.2%	7.7%	8.6%	8.4%	86th	67th of 318
Healthcare workers	12%	11.9%	9.9%	9.7%	81st	66th of 317
Unemployment rate	6.2%	3.4%	3.6%	5.2%	71st	66th of 317
Median gross rent	$1,744	$1,131	$1,081	$1,413	70th	5th of 209
Residents under 18	24.4%	23%	21%	22%	70th	97th of 318
Rent-burdened renters	55.2%	46.8%	44.8%	51.1%	67th	50th of 286
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.3%	20.1%	17.2%	65th	222nd of 318
Median home value	$376,300	$349,500	$375,800	$332,700	58th	96th of 291
Average commute	27.1 min	18.6 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	57th	93rd of 293
Self-employed workers	9.6%	11.6%	15.2%	10%	54th	269th of 317
Median earnings per worker	$45,969	$46,935	$43,881	$49,666	43rd	98th of 316
Median household income	$68,047	$76,570	$72,509	$80,734	33rd	142nd of 295
Per capita income	$34,611	$43,898	$41,711	$44,673	33rd	192nd of 318
Housing vacancy	5%	5.8%	13.2%	10.1%	33rd	285th of 317
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.6%	34.1%	35.2%	35.7%	30th	198th of 318
Work from home	8.7%	8.9%	12.5%	15.1%	26th	231st of 317
Poverty rate	6.9%	9.2%	11.5%	12.5%	24th	220th of 317
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.396	0.457	0.465	0.483	18th	209th of 316
Diversity index	22	29.6	29.4	61.4	15th	129th of 318
Government workers	8.9%	11.9%	16.6%	14.5%	11th	266th of 317
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.9%	2.3%	14.1%	7th	155th of 318
Tech workers	0.6%	2.4%	2.3%	3.8%	7th	134th of 317
Population	3,940	168,957	1,116,875	334,922,499	6th	56th of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	76.6%	91.4%	89.4%	91%	2nd	267th of 317
Population density	12/sq mi	64/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	77th of 318

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

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

14%

45–54

19%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.9

Under 18

24.4%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

48.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,600
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58.4%
Married couples: 54.8%
Living alone: 36.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

59079

$68,047

Yellowstone Co.

$76,570

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,611

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.396

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59079

$376,300

Yellowstone Co.

$349,500

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59079

$1,744

Yellowstone Co.

$1,131

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,685
Owner-occupied: 95.8%
Vacant: 5%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 6.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

29%

30–44

44%

45–59

60+

Average commute

27.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

18%

Construction and repair

15%

Sales

14%

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

11%

Management

Engineering and science

Education

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

20%

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Manufacturing

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Information

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$45,969

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59079	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,655	$74,888
Service	$13,142	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,237	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,066	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,507	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

18%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 76.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.5%
No internet access: 20.9%
Without health insurance: 14.2%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Shepherd
State: Montana
County: Yellowstone County
Center point: 46.0621° N, 108.3633° W
Land area: 334 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 59079

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59105	Billings, MT	13 mi	35,480	$78,014	$349,300
59002	Acton, MT	15 mi	221	$36,771	$333,300
59037	Huntley, MT	16 mi	2,336	$105,099	$354,100
59088	Worden, MT	16 mi	1,265	$90,625	$234,300
59006	Ballantine, MT	16 mi	586	$53,304	$314,300
59107	Billings, MT · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
59103	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
59104	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
59108	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
59111	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
59112	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
59114	Billings, MT · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 59079

What city is zip code 59079?

59079 is assigned to Shepherd, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59079 in?

59079 is in Yellowstone County, Montana.

What is the population of 59079?

About 3,940 people live in 59079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59079 in?

59079 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59079?

The median household income in 59079 is $68,047.

What zip codes are near 59079?

The closest zip codes to 59079 are 59105, 59002, 59037, 59088, 59006.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59079, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.