Zip code 59442: Fort Benton, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59442?

59442 is assigned to Fort Benton, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59442 in?

59442 is in Chouteau County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59442?

About 1,838 people live in 59442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59442?

The median household income in 59442 is $67,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 59442?

The closest zip codes to 59442 are 59460, 59420, 59450, 59440, 59446.

Residential delivery areaChouteau CountyMountain Time

Population

1,838

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$254K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$686/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

790 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

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

About 59442

59442 is a rural zip code in Fort Benton, Montana (Chouteau County), covering 790 sq mi of land. About 1,838 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 42 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,917 a year, 16% below the national median of $80,734. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $254,000, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $686 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and sales. 35% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59442 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers35.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%54th of 317 in MT
Housing vacancy28.7%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%92nd of 317 in MT
Residents 65 and older27%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%114th of 318 in MT
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%141st of 318 in MT
Healthcare workers12.8%
87th
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%46th of 317 in MT
Homeownership rate78%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%155th of 317 in MT
Median age42
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4190th of 318 in MT
Residents under 1824.5%
71st
U.S. 22% · MT 21%92nd of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters52.1%
55th
U.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%64th of 286 in MT
Government workers14.2%
54th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%188th of 317 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%137th of 318 in MT
Median home value$254,000
34th
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800167th of 291 in MT
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%218th of 317 in MT
Median household income$67,917
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509144th of 295 in MT
Per capita income$29,690
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711246th of 318 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.396
18th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465208th of 316 in MT
Diversity index20.2
13th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4146th of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%87th of 318 in MT
Uninsured rate2.9%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%264th of 318 in MT
Broadband access81.1%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%238th of 317 in MT
Median earnings per worker$32,330
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881257th of 316 in MT
Population1,838
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87596th of 318 in MT
Median gross rent$686
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081161st of 209 in MT
Poverty rate3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%283rd of 317 in MT
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi180th of 318 in MT
Average commute14.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min264th of 293 in MT
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%204th of 317 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%182nd of 317 in MT

Measure	59442	Chouteau	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Self-employed workers	35.3%	28.5%	15.2%	10%	99th	54th of 317
Housing vacancy	28.7%	25.2%	13.2%	10.1%	97th	92nd of 317
Residents 65 and older	27%	23.4%	20.1%	17.2%	95th	114th of 318
Veterans	9.4%	7.9%	9%	6.2%	87th	141st of 318
Healthcare workers	12.8%	9.8%	9.9%	9.7%	87th	46th of 317
Homeownership rate	78%	68.2%	69.2%	65.2%	74th	155th of 317
Median age	42	43	40.4	38.9	72nd	190th of 318
Residents under 18	24.5%	22.3%	21%	22%	71st	92nd of 318
Rent-burdened renters	52.1%	32.8%	44.8%	51.1%	55th	64th of 286
Government workers	14.2%	26.9%	16.6%	14.5%	54th	188th of 317
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.5%	23%	35.2%	35.7%	42nd	137th of 318
Median home value	$254,000	$207,800	$375,800	$332,700	34th	167th of 291
Work from home	10%	12.5%	12.5%	15.1%	34th	218th of 317
Median household income	$67,917	$58,218	$72,509	$80,734	33rd	144th of 295
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,690	$31,122	$41,711	$44,673	18th	246th of 318
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.396	0.432	0.465	0.483	18th	208th of 316
Diversity index	20.2	40.1	29.4	61.4	13th	146th of 318
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	1.5%	2.3%	14.1%	13th	87th of 318
Uninsured rateStrength	2.9%	5.7%	8.6%	8.4%	12th	264th of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	81.1%	77.4%	89.4%	91%	6th	238th of 317
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,330	$38,947	$43,881	$49,666	5th	257th of 316
Population	1,838	5,906	1,116,875	334,922,499	3rd	96th of 318
Median gross rent	$686	$536	$1,081	$1,413	3rd	161st of 209
Poverty rateStrength	3%	11.2%	11.5%	12.5%	3rd	283rd of 317
Population density	2/sq mi	2/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	180th of 318
Average commuteStrength	14.4 min	18.5 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	1st	264th of 293
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	3.2%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	204th of 317
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	182nd 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

16%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

16%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

Under 18

24.5%

65 and over

27%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

20.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 677
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 64.1%
Married couples: 59.4%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59442

$67,917

Chouteau Co.

$58,218

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,690

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.396

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59442

$254,000

Chouteau Co.

$207,800

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59442

$686

Chouteau Co.

$536

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 950
Owner-occupied: 78%
Vacant: 28.7%
Median year built: 1959
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

51%

10–19

18%

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

24%

Healthcare

13%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

Food service

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Education

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

0.6%

Computer and math

Industries

Agriculture and mining

26%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Education

Manufacturing

Other services

Information

Construction

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.9%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$32,330

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

35.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59442	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,786	$74,888
Service	$27,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,917	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,161	$49,199
Production and transportation	$62,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

37%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Households with broadband: 81.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.5%
No internet access: 17.4%
Without health insurance: 2.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Benton
State: Montana
County: Chouteau County
Center point: 47.9289° N, 110.6517° W
Land area: 790 sq mi
Water area: 9.8 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 59442

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59460	Loma, MT	12 mi	178	$51,551	$113,000
59420	Carter, MT	17 mi	164	$88,438	$117,100
59450	Highwood, MT	26 mi	503	$70,250	$288,200
59440	Floweree, MT	28 mi	432	—	$228,200
59446	Geraldine, MT	30 mi	629	$53,750	$152,500
59406	Great Falls, MT · PO box	35 mi	—	—	—
59404	Great Falls, MT	38 mi	28,822	$83,867	$295,700
59414	Black Eagle, MT	40 mi	781	$69,545	$190,400
59456	Ledger, MT	40 mi	392	$41,123	—
59401	Great Falls, MT	41 mi	13,255	$55,299	$223,200
59402	Malmstrom Afb, MT · PO box	42 mi	—	—	—
59403	Great Falls, MT · PO box	42 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 59442

What city is zip code 59442?

59442 is assigned to Fort Benton, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59442 in?

59442 is in Chouteau County, Montana.

What is the population of 59442?

About 1,838 people live in 59442, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59442 in?

59442 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59442?

The median household income in 59442 is $67,917.

What zip codes are near 59442?

The closest zip codes to 59442 are 59460, 59420, 59450, 59440, 59446.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59442, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.