Zip code 59086: Wilsall, Montana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 59086
59086 is a rural zip code in Wilsall, Montana (Park County), covering 646 sq mi of land. About 792 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 60 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $68,565 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $393,300, or 5.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $968 a month.
42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.5 minutes each way, and 36% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 37% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 59086 compares
- 99thU.S. 38.9 · MT 40.433rd of 318 in MT
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%31st of 318 in MT
- 99thU.S. 10% · MT 15.2%45th of 317 in MT
- Work from home36.3%98thU.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%31st of 317 in MT
- Housing vacancy22.4%95thU.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%141st of 317 in MT
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%36th of 286 in MT
- Veterans10%90thU.S. 6.2% · MT 9%125th of 318 in MT
- Average commute30.5 min76thU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min60th of 293 in MT
- Uninsured rate10.6%74thU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%98th of 318 in MT
- 69thU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%43rd of 318 in MT
- Poverty rate14.6%68thU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%110th of 317 in MT
- Homeownership rate74.1%64thU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%194th of 317 in MT
- Median home value$393,30061stU.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80087th of 291 in MT
- Per capita income$35,94337thU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711169th of 318 in MT
- Median household income$68,56534thU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509140th of 295 in MT
- Median earnings per worker$39,71220thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881189th of 316 in MT
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%97th of 317 in MT
- 19thU.S. $1,413 · MT $1,08172nd of 209 in MT
- 6thU.S. 22% · MT 21%251st of 318 in MT
- 6thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465248th of 316 in MT
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%163rd of 317 in MT
- 3rdU.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%282nd of 317 in MT
- Broadband access75.6%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%271st of 317 in MT
- Population7921stU.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875142nd of 318 in MT
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi224th of 318 in MT
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4281st of 318 in MT
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%290th of 318 in MT
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%264th of 317 in MT
| Measure | 59086 | Park | MT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 46 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 33rd of 318 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 41.9% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 31st of 318 | |
| Self-employed workers | 37.1% | 21.3% | 15.2% | 10% | 45th of 317 | |
| Work from home | 36.3% | 17% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 31st of 317 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.4% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 141st of 317 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64% | 51% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 36th of 286 | |
| Veterans | 10% | 9.2% | 9% | 6.2% | 125th of 318 | |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 25.3 min | 19.1 min | 26.4 min | 60th of 293 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.6% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 98th of 318 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 39.8% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 43rd of 318 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.6% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 110th of 317 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 69.4% | 69.2% | 65.2% | 194th of 317 | |
| Median home value | $393,300 | $467,500 | $375,800 | $332,700 | 87th of 291 | |
| Per capita income | $35,943 | $46,469 | $41,711 | $44,673 | 169th of 318 | |
| Median household income | $68,565 | $70,047 | $72,509 | $80,734 | 140th of 295 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,712 | $48,193 | $43,881 | $49,666 | 189th of 316 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 97th of 317 | |
| Median gross rent | $968 | $976 | $1,081 | $1,413 | 72nd of 209 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14% | 16.9% | 21% | 22% | 251st of 318 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.371 | 0.452 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 248th of 316 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 163rd of 317 | |
| Government workers | 6.5% | 13.6% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 282nd of 317 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 75.6% | 90.2% | 89.4% | 91% | 271st of 317 | |
| Population | 792 | 17,710 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 | 142nd of 318 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 224th of 318 | |
| Diversity index | 4.5 | 17 | 29.4 | 61.4 | 281st of 318 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 14.1% | 290th of 318 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 264th 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
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 401
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 55.1%
- Married couples
- 53.6%
- Living alone
- 36.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10%
- Male / female
- 61% / 39%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 517
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Vacant
- 22.4%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 14.7%
- Home value to income
- 5.7× (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 | 59086 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $37,563 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,188 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,964 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $53,438 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $20,938 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.5%
- Households with broadband
- 75.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 27.2%
- No internet access
- 13.2%
- Without health insurance
- 10.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wilsall
- State
- Montana
- County
- Park County
- Center point
- 46.0613° N, 110.6627° W
- Land area
- 646 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
59086 spans 3 counties
- Park County66% of land
- Gallatin County32% of land
- Meagher County2% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Sedan (unincorporated)9% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 59086
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59018 | Clyde Park, MT | 15 mi | $79,375 |
| 59642 | Ringling, MT | 15 mi | $46,146 |
| 59082 | Springdale, MT | 23 mi | — |
| 59714 | Belgrade, MT | 23 mi | $96,183 |
| 59715 | Bozeman, MT | 28 mi | $88,407 |
| 59053 | Martinsdale, MT | 29 mi | $44,038 |
| 59085 | Two Dot, MT | 29 mi | — |
| 59771 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 32 mi | — |
| 59717 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 32 mi | — |
| 59719 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 32 mi | — |
| 59047 | Livingston, MT | 34 mi | $71,620 |
| 59772 | Bozeman, MT · PO box | 35 mi | — |
Questions about 59086
What city is zip code 59086?
59086 is assigned to Wilsall, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 59086 in?
59086 is mostly in Park County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 59086?
About 792 people live in 59086, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 59086 in?
59086 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 59086?
The median household income in 59086 is $68,565.
What zip codes are near 59086?
The closest zip codes to 59086 are 59018, 59642, 59082, 59714, 59715.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59086, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.