Zip code 59250: Opheim, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59250?

59250 is assigned to Opheim, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59250 in?

59250 is in Valley County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59250?

About 242 people live in 59250, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59250?

The median household income in 59250 is $51,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 59250?

The closest zip codes to 59250 are 59240, 59244, 59260, 59231, 59241.

Residential delivery areaValley CountyMountain Time

Population

242

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$49K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$485/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

467 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 59250

59250 is a rural zip code in Opheim, Montana (Valley County), covering 467 sq mi of land. About 242 people live here. The median resident is 26.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $51,375 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $48,900, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $485 a month.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.4 minutes each way, and 56% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; farming, fishing and forestry; and transportation and moving goods. 47% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59250 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 242 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Work from home56.1%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%8th of 317 in MT
Self-employed workers46.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%26th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate25.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%28th of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy31.9%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%69th of 317 in MT
Homeownership rate90.9%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%46th of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465190th of 316 in MT
Median household income$51,375
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509248th of 295 in MT
Poverty rate4.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%257th of 317 in MT
Per capita income$25,125
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711280th of 318 in MT
Residents 65 and older9.9%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%301st of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%154th of 318 in MT
Broadband access79.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%256th of 317 in MT
Median age26.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4302nd of 318 in MT
Residents under 189.1%
2nd
U.S. 22% · MT 21%283rd of 318 in MT
Population242
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875249th of 318 in MT
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi295th of 318 in MT
Median home value$48,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800290th of 291 in MT
Median gross rent$485
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081194th of 209 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher5.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%314th of 318 in MT
Average commute14.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min265th of 293 in MT
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%314th of 317 in MT
Diversity index2.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4290th of 318 in MT
Veterans0.5%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%305th of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%285th of 286 in MT
Median earnings per worker$22,353
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881304th of 316 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%308th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers0.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%268th of 317 in MT
Government workers4.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%293rd of 317 in MT

Measure	59250	Valley	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Work from home	56.1%	15.9%	12.5%	15.1%	99th	8th of 317
Self-employed workers	46.5%	17.2%	15.2%	10%	99th	26th of 317
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.2%	6.4%	8.6%	8.4%	98th	28th of 318
Housing vacancy	31.9%	30.6%	13.2%	10.1%	98th	69th of 317
Homeownership rateStrength	90.9%	78.5%	69.2%	65.2%	97th	46th of 317
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.376	0.465	0.483	26th	190th of 316
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,375	$71,695	$72,509	$80,734	10th	248th of 295
Poverty rateStrength	4.5%	10.1%	11.5%	12.5%	9th	257th of 317
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,125	$34,795	$41,711	$44,673	8th	280th of 318
Residents 65 and older	9.9%	24.5%	20.1%	17.2%	8th	301st of 318
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.2%	2.3%	14.1%	7th	154th of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	79.2%	84.9%	89.4%	91%	4th	256th of 317
Median age	26.8	44.3	40.4	38.9	2nd	302nd of 318
Residents under 18	9.1%	22.3%	21%	22%	2nd	283rd of 318
Population	242	7,519	1,116,875	334,922,499	1st	249th of 318
Population density	1/sq mi	2/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	295th of 318
Median home value	$48,900	$198,400	$375,800	$332,700	1st	290th of 291
Median gross rent	$485	$767	$1,081	$1,413	1st	194th of 209
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.9%	25.7%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	314th of 318
Average commuteStrength	14.4 min	15.4 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	1st	265th of 293
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	314th of 317
Diversity index	2.4	28.2	29.4	61.4	1st	290th of 318
Veterans	0.5%	7.9%	9%	6.2%	1st	305th of 318
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	42.9%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	285th of 286
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,353	$41,128	$43,881	$49,666	1st	304th of 316
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	308th of 317
Healthcare workers	0.9%	10%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	268th of 317
Government workers	4.4%	19%	16.6%	14.5%	1st	293rd 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

Under 5

5–17

28%

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.8

Under 18

9.1%

65 and over

9.9%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 77
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 39%
Married couples: 36.4%
Living alone: 59.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0.5%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

38%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

59250

$51,375

Valley Co.

$71,695

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,125

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59250

$48,900

Valley Co.

$198,400

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59250

$485

Valley Co.

$767

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 113
Owner-occupied: 90.9%
Vacant: 31.9%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

31%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

56%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

56%

10–19

16%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

39%

Farming, fishing and forestry

33%

Transportation and moving

14%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Education

Food service

Sales

Healthcare

0.9%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

70%

Wholesale

13%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

0.9%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$22,353

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

46.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59250	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,250	$74,888
Service	$7,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,875	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$167,778	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

50%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 79.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.4%
No internet access: 20.8%
Without health insurance: 25.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Opheim
State: Montana
County: Valley County
Center point: 48.8446° N, 106.6237° W
Land area: 467 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 59250

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59240	Glentana, MT	17 mi	22	$58,750	—
59244	Larslan, MT	21 mi	63	$111,250	$225,000
59260	Richland, MT	23 mi	76	$85,313	$315,000
59231	Saint Marie, MT	31 mi	306	$38,971	$18,800
59241	Hinsdale, MT	33 mi	439	$48,512	$108,700
59253	Peerless, MT	36 mi	59	$140,938	—
59273	Vandalia, MT	40 mi	15	—	—
59261	Saco, MT	42 mi	525	$53,158	$143,300
59544	Whitewater, MT	43 mi	207	$39,583	$250,000
59248	Nashua, MT	45 mi	1,023	$89,821	$216,000
59225	Frazer, MT	50 mi	639	$43,594	$113,800
59230	Glasgow, MT	50 mi	4,606	$85,000	$241,000

Questions about 59250

What city is zip code 59250?

59250 is assigned to Opheim, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59250 in?

59250 is in Valley County, Montana.

What is the population of 59250?

About 242 people live in 59250, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59250 in?

59250 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59250?

The median household income in 59250 is $51,375.

What zip codes are near 59250?

The closest zip codes to 59250 are 59240, 59244, 59260, 59231, 59241.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59250, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.