Zip code 59313: Baker, Montana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 59313
59313 is a rural zip code in Baker, Montana (Fallon County), covering 906 sq mi of land. About 2,111 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 41.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,015 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $231,800, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $776 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 59313 compares
- Housing vacancy21.4%94thU.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%147th of 317 in MT
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%128th of 318 in MT
- Government workers20.7%86thU.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%106th of 317 in MT
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.46562nd of 316 in MT
- Median earnings per worker$57,67472ndU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,88127th of 316 in MT
- Poverty rate14.8%69thU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%109th of 317 in MT
- Median age41.266thU.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4206th of 318 in MT
- Per capita income$45,24263rdU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,71175th of 318 in MT
- Median household income$78,01547thU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,50991st of 295 in MT
- Homeownership rate67.2%47thU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%252nd of 317 in MT
- Median home value$231,80028thU.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800189th of 291 in MT
- 24thU.S. 10% · MT 15.2%285th of 317 in MT
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%94th of 317 in MT
- Average commute21.8 min22ndU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min165th of 293 in MT
- Residents under 1818.6%22ndU.S. 22% · MT 21%186th of 318 in MT
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%163rd of 317 in MT
- Work from home6.7%15thU.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%260th of 317 in MT
- Uninsured rate2.9%12thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%265th of 318 in MT
- Veterans2.3%9thU.S. 6.2% · MT 9%291st of 318 in MT
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%128th of 318 in MT
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081134th of 209 in MT
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%297th of 318 in MT
- Diversity index10.44thU.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4248th of 318 in MT
- Population2,1113rdU.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87587th of 318 in MT
- Population density2/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi181st of 318 in MT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%245th of 317 in MT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%222nd of 286 in MT
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%282nd of 317 in MT
| Measure | 59313 | Fallon | MT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 21.4% | 20.6% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 147th of 317 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.1% | 22.2% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 128th of 318 | |
| Government workers | 20.7% | 19.1% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 106th of 317 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.489 | 0.503 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 62nd of 316 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,674 | $59,167 | $43,881 | $49,666 | 27th of 316 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 109th of 317 | |
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 206th of 318 | |
| Per capita income | $45,242 | $47,348 | $41,711 | $44,673 | 75th of 318 | |
| Median household income | $78,015 | $76,250 | $72,509 | $80,734 | 91st of 295 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | 69.4% | 69.2% | 65.2% | 252nd of 317 | |
| Median home value | $231,800 | $244,800 | $375,800 | $332,700 | 189th of 291 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.4% | 15.9% | 15.2% | 10% | 285th of 317 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 94th of 317 | |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 21 min | 19.1 min | 26.4 min | 165th of 293 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.6% | 23.7% | 21% | 22% | 186th of 318 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 87% | 88.5% | 89.4% | 91% | 163rd of 317 | |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 6.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 260th of 317 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.9% | 3.1% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 265th of 318 | |
| Veterans | 2.3% | 2.1% | 9% | 6.2% | 291st of 318 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 14.1% | 128th of 318 | |
| Median gross rent | $776 | $779 | $1,081 | $1,413 | 134th of 209 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 12.3% | 16.2% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 297th of 318 | |
| Diversity index | 10.4 | 14.7 | 29.4 | 61.4 | 248th of 318 | |
| Population | 2,111 | 2,760 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 | 87th of 318 | |
| Population density | 2/sq mi | 2/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 181st of 318 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 0% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 245th of 317 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 9.7% | 8.6% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 222nd of 286 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 282nd 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
- White95%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.1%
- Asian0%
- Native American3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 953
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 61.1%
- Married couples
- 53.6%
- Living alone
- 33.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.3%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,213
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Vacant
- 21.4%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 9.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 1.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (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 | 59313 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $57,882 | $74,888 |
| Service | $50,833 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $55,259 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $88,571 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,327 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.2%
- Households with broadband
- 87%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.7%
- No internet access
- 6%
- Without health insurance
- 2.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Baker
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fallon County
- Center point
- 46.2578° N, 104.2256° W
- Land area
- 906 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
59313 spans 2 counties
- Fallon County94% of land
- Carter County6% of land
Zip codes near 59313
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59354 | Willard, MT | 11 mi | $64,074 |
| 58643 | Marmarth, ND | 13 mi | $62,188 |
| 59344 | Plevna, MT | 19 mi | $110,455 |
| 58651 | Rhame, ND | 23 mi | $75,956 |
| 58632 | Golva, ND | 31 mi | $60,000 |
| 59336 | Ismay, MT | 35 mi | $64,375 |
| 59324 | Ekalaka, MT | 38 mi | $57,188 |
| 58654 | Sentinel Butte, ND | 41 mi | $89,583 |
| 59341 | Mildred, MT · PO box | 45 mi | — |
| 59326 | Fallon, MT | 47 mi | — |
| 57724 | Camp Crook, SD | 49 mi | $61,146 |
| 59353 | Wibaux, MT | 49 mi | $68,250 |
Zip codes like 59313 elsewhere
Questions about 59313
What city is zip code 59313?
59313 is assigned to Baker, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 59313 in?
59313 is mostly in Fallon County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 59313?
About 2,111 people live in 59313, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 59313 in?
59313 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 59313?
The median household income in 59313 is $78,015.
What zip codes are near 59313?
The closest zip codes to 59313 are 59354, 58643, 59344, 58651, 58632.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59313, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.