Zip code 59546: Zortman, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59546?

59546 is assigned to Zortman, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59546 in?

59546 is in Phillips County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59546?

About 191 people live in 59546, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59546?

The median household income in 59546 is $49,107.

Q: What zip codes are near 59546?

The closest zip codes to 59546 are 59527, 59524, 59535, 59538, 59471.

Residential delivery areaPhillips CountyMountain Time

Population

191

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

93 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

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

About 59546

59546 is a rural zip code in Zortman, Montana (Phillips County), covering 93 sq mi of land. About 191 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 55.9 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 $49,107 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and food service. 86% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59546 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 191 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate98.2%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%13th of 317 in MT
Work from home82.4%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%3rd of 317 in MT
Veterans19.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%21st of 318 in MT
Residents 65 and older44%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%24th of 318 in MT
Self-employed workers86.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%2nd of 317 in MT
Median age55.9
98th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.461st of 318 in MT
Uninsured rate25.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%29th of 318 in MT
Unemployment rate10.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%30th of 317 in MT
Housing vacancy23.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%129th of 317 in MT
Median earnings per worker$48,839
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · MT $43,88170th of 316 in MT
Broadband access92.1%
50th
U.S. 91% · MT 89.4%78th of 317 in MT
Diversity index48
48th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.424th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher27.6%
40th
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%147th of 318 in MT
Per capita income$31,188
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711233rd of 318 in MT
Median household income$49,107
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509261st of 295 in MT
Population191
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875274th of 318 in MT
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi188th of 318 in MT
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%310th of 317 in MT
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%292nd of 318 in MT
Residents under 185.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · MT 21%300th of 318 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%255th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%306th of 317 in MT
Government workers2%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%301st of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.174
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465312th of 316 in MT

Measure	59546	Phillips	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Homeownership rateStrength	98.2%	73.5%	69.2%	65.2%	99th	13th of 317
Work from home	82.4%	18.7%	12.5%	15.1%	99th	3rd of 317
Veterans	19.3%	6.8%	9%	6.2%	99th	21st of 318
Residents 65 and older	44%	24%	20.1%	17.2%	99th	24th of 318
Self-employed workers	86.3%	28.7%	15.2%	10%	99th	2nd of 317
Median age	55.9	45.6	40.4	38.9	98th	61st of 318
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.1%	7.6%	8.6%	8.4%	98th	29th of 318
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.5%	1.8%	3.6%	5.2%	95th	30th of 317
Housing vacancy	23.5%	21%	13.2%	10.1%	95th	129th of 317
Median earnings per worker	$48,839	$46,295	$43,881	$49,666	52nd	70th of 316
Broadband access	92.1%	91%	89.4%	91%	50th	78th of 317
Diversity index	48	33	29.4	61.4	48th	24th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.6%	25.4%	35.2%	35.7%	40th	147th of 318
Per capita income	$31,188	$33,106	$41,711	$44,673	22nd	233rd of 318
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,107	$53,417	$72,509	$80,734	8th	261st of 295
Population	191	4,221	1,116,875	334,922,499	1st	274th of 318
Population density	2/sq mi	1/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	188th of 318
Poverty rateStrength	0%	10.5%	11.5%	12.5%	1st	310th of 317
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.6%	2.3%	14.1%	1st	292nd of 318
Residents under 18	5.2%	23.4%	21%	22%	1st	300th of 318
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	255th of 317
Healthcare workers	0%	8.6%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	306th of 317
Government workers	2%	14.6%	16.6%	14.5%	1st	301st of 317
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.174	0.427	0.465	0.483	1st	312th of 316

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

18–24

25–34

35–44

22%

45–54

26%

55–64

18%

65–74

26%

75+

Median age

55.9

Under 18

5.2%

65 and over

44%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American37%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 114
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 7.9%
Married couples: 7.9%
Living alone: 92.1%
Veterans (of adults): 19.3%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

61%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.9%

$200k+

Median household income

59546

$49,107

Phillips Co.

$53,417

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,188

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.174

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59546

—

Phillips Co.

$197,600

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59546

—

Phillips Co.

$536

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 149
Owner-occupied: 98.2%
Vacant: 23.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 3.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

14%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

82%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

20–29

22%

30–44

45–59

44%

60+

11%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

82%

Management

14%

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Other services

82%

Education

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,839

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

86.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59546	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$112,813	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

35%

Associate's

0.6%

Bachelor's

23%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 92.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 92.1%
No internet access: 7.9%
Without health insurance: 25.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Zortman
State: Montana
County: Phillips County
Center point: 47.8993° N, 108.5393° W
Land area: 93 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Zortman (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 59546

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59527	Hays, MT	15 mi	1,345	$54,500	$80,800
59524	Dodson, MT	18 mi	643	$48,000	$62,100
59535	Lloyd, MT	33 mi	33	—	—
59538	Malta, MT	34 mi	2,737	$57,097	$191,800
59471	Roy, MT	34 mi	318	$65,156	$177,500
59489	Winifred, MT	37 mi	424	$64,637	$187,500
59526	Harlem, MT	39 mi	2,319	$63,869	$85,200
59523	Chinook, MT	53 mi	2,356	$73,906	$218,300
59451	Hilger, MT	53 mi	123	$85,625	$214,300
59087	Winnett, MT	54 mi	395	$62,813	$195,300
59318	Brusett, MT	55 mi	148	$58,750	$208,300
59547	Zurich, MT	59 mi	51	—	$131,300

Questions about 59546

What city is zip code 59546?

59546 is assigned to Zortman, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59546 in?

59546 is in Phillips County, Montana.

What is the population of 59546?

About 191 people live in 59546, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59546 in?

59546 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59546?

The median household income in 59546 is $49,107.

What zip codes are near 59546?

The closest zip codes to 59546 are 59527, 59524, 59535, 59538, 59471.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59546, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.