Zip code 59344: Plevna, Montana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 59344
59344 is a rural zip code in Plevna, Montana (Fallon County), covering 429 sq mi of land. About 406 people live here. The median resident is 32 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 $110,455 a year, 37% above the national median of $80,734. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $287,500, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $833 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and management. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 59344 compares
Only about 406 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- 99thU.S. 10% · MT 15.2%92nd of 317 in MT
- Residents under 1831.8%98thU.S. 22% · MT 21%45th of 318 in MT
- Government workers30.3%98thU.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%43rd of 317 in MT
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.46513th of 316 in MT
- Per capita income$77,96395thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,7118th of 318 in MT
- Housing vacancy20.4%94thU.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%153rd of 317 in MT
- Median household income$110,45579thU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,5099th of 295 in MT
- Homeownership rate80.4%79thU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%138th of 317 in MT
- Median earnings per worker$55,62568thU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,88135th of 316 in MT
- 51stU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%105th of 318 in MT
- Uninsured rate6.7%49thU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%174th of 318 in MT
- Median home value$287,50041stU.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800152nd of 291 in MT
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%84th of 317 in MT
- 22ndU.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%242nd of 317 in MT
- Average commute20.8 min16thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min176th of 293 in MT
- Poverty rate5.4%14thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%248th of 317 in MT
- 12thU.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4159th of 318 in MT
- Broadband access84.5%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%200th of 317 in MT
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081116th of 209 in MT
- 9thU.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%299th of 318 in MT
- 8thU.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4288th of 318 in MT
- Veterans1.4%3rdU.S. 6.2% · MT 9%298th of 318 in MT
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%206th of 317 in MT
- Population4061stU.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875208th of 318 in MT
- Population density1/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi244th of 318 in MT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%246th of 317 in MT
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%255th of 318 in MT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%243rd of 286 in MT
| Measure | 59344 | Fallon | MT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 26.6% | 15.9% | 15.2% | 10% | 92nd of 317 | |
| Residents under 18 | 31.8% | 23.7% | 21% | 22% | 45th of 318 | |
| Government workers | 30.3% | 19.1% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 43rd of 317 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.558 | 0.503 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 13th of 316 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $77,963 | $47,348 | $41,711 | $44,673 | 8th of 318 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.4% | 20.6% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 153rd of 317 | |
| Median household income | $110,455 | $76,250 | $72,509 | $80,734 | 9th of 295 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.4% | 69.4% | 69.2% | 65.2% | 138th of 317 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,625 | $59,167 | $43,881 | $49,666 | 35th of 316 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 16.2% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 105th of 318 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.7% | 3.1% | 8.6% | 8.4% | 174th of 318 | |
| Median home value | $287,500 | $244,800 | $375,800 | $332,700 | 152nd of 291 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 84th of 317 | |
| Work from home | 8% | 6.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% | 242nd of 317 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.8 min | 21 min | 19.1 min | 26.4 min | 176th of 293 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 248th of 317 | |
| Diversity index | 19 | 14.7 | 29.4 | 61.4 | 159th of 318 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.5% | 88.5% | 89.4% | 91% | 200th of 317 | |
| Median gross rent | $833 | $779 | $1,081 | $1,413 | 116th of 209 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 10.1% | 22.2% | 20.1% | 17.2% | 299th of 318 | |
| Median age | 32 | 37.5 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 288th of 318 | |
| Veterans | 1.4% | 2.1% | 9% | 6.2% | 298th of 318 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.6% | 1% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 206th of 317 | |
| Population | 406 | 2,760 | 1,116,875 | 334,922,499 | 208th of 318 | |
| Population density | 1/sq mi | 2/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 244th of 318 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 0% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 246th of 317 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 14.1% | 255th of 318 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 8.6% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 243rd of 286 |
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
- White89%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 168
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 68.5%
- Married couples
- 60.7%
- Living alone
- 31.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.4%
- Male / female
- 56% / 44%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Vacant
- 20.4%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (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 | 59344 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,786 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $70,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $92,083 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.7%
- Households with broadband
- 84.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 61.9%
- No internet access
- 11.3%
- Without health insurance
- 6.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Plevna
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fallon County
- Center point
- 46.3569° N, 104.5973° W
- Land area
- 429 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
59344 spans 2 counties
- Fallon County94% of land
- Carter County6% of land
Zip codes near 59344
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59354 | Willard, MT | 15 mi | $64,074 |
| 59336 | Ismay, MT | 17 mi | $64,375 |
| 59313 | Baker, MT | 19 mi | $78,015 |
| 59341 | Mildred, MT · PO box | 28 mi | — |
| 59326 | Fallon, MT | 31 mi | — |
| 58643 | Marmarth, ND | 32 mi | $62,188 |
| 58632 | Golva, ND | 37 mi | $60,000 |
| 59324 | Ekalaka, MT | 41 mi | $57,188 |
| 58651 | Rhame, ND | 41 mi | $75,956 |
| 59353 | Wibaux, MT | 45 mi | $68,250 |
| 59345 | Powderville, MT | 45 mi | $68,125 |
| 58654 | Sentinel Butte, ND | 47 mi | $89,583 |
Questions about 59344
What city is zip code 59344?
59344 is assigned to Plevna, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 59344 in?
59344 is mostly in Fallon County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 59344?
About 406 people live in 59344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 59344 in?
59344 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 59344?
The median household income in 59344 is $110,455.
What zip codes are near 59344?
The closest zip codes to 59344 are 59354, 59336, 59313, 59341, 59326.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59344, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.