Zip code 59820: Alberton, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59820?

59820 is assigned to Alberton, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59820 in?

59820 is mostly in Mineral County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 59820?

About 1,834 people live in 59820, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59820?

The median household income in 59820 is $69,091.

Q: What zip codes are near 59820?

The closest zip codes to 59820 are 59804, 59847, 59846, 59872, 59834.

Residential delivery areaMineral CountyMountain Time

Population

1,834

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$367K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,114/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

372 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 59820

59820 is a rural zip code in Alberton, Montana (Mineral County), covering 372 sq mi of land. About 1,834 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $69,091 a year, 14% below the national median of $80,734. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $367,400, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,114 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and sales. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59820 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers21.1%
98th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%143rd of 317 in MT
Homeownership rate89.1%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%58th of 317 in MT
Average commute37.2 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min17th of 293 in MT
Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%137th of 318 in MT
Median age44.8
85th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4158th of 318 in MT
Residents 65 and older21.4%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%187th of 318 in MT
Work from home20.3%
78th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%91st of 317 in MT
Housing vacancy10.7%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%238th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%132nd of 318 in MT
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%179th of 317 in MT
Broadband access92.9%
57th
U.S. 91% · MT 89.4%65th of 317 in MT
Median home value$367,400
56th
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800101st of 291 in MT
Poverty rate11.2%
52nd
U.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%142nd of 317 in MT
Per capita income$38,412
45th
U.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711140th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher28.2%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%139th of 318 in MT
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · MT 21%138th of 318 in MT
Median household income$69,091
34th
U.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509135th of 295 in MT
Tech workers1.9%
31st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%74th of 317 in MT
Median gross rent$1,114
30th
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,08147th of 209 in MT
Median earnings per worker$39,609
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881190th of 316 in MT
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%146th of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.393
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465214th of 316 in MT
Diversity index18.9
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4160th of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%119th of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters31.5%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%146th of 286 in MT
Population1,834
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87597th of 318 in MT
Unemployment rate1.6%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%184th of 317 in MT
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi126th of 318 in MT

Measure	59820	Mineral	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Self-employed workers	21.1%	21.3%	15.2%	10%	98th	143rd of 317
Homeownership rateStrength	89.1%	81.1%	69.2%	65.2%	95th	58th of 317
Average commuteWeakness	37.2 min	27.6 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	95th	17th of 293
Veterans	9.5%	13.7%	9%	6.2%	87th	137th of 318
Median age	44.8	50	40.4	38.9	85th	158th of 318
Residents 65 and older	21.4%	28.1%	20.1%	17.2%	81st	187th of 318
Work from home	20.3%	9.9%	12.5%	15.1%	78th	91st of 317
Housing vacancy	10.7%	16.4%	13.2%	10.1%	74th	238th of 317
Uninsured rate	8.1%	9.1%	8.6%	8.4%	60th	132nd of 318
Government workers	14.8%	17.9%	16.6%	14.5%	58th	179th of 317
Broadband access	92.9%	83%	89.4%	91%	57th	65th of 317
Median home value	$367,400	$364,300	$375,800	$332,700	56th	101st of 291
Poverty rate	11.2%	13.5%	11.5%	12.5%	52nd	142nd of 317
Per capita income	$38,412	$40,043	$41,711	$44,673	45th	140th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.2%	26.1%	35.2%	35.7%	42nd	139th of 318
Residents under 18	21.2%	20.7%	21%	22%	42nd	138th of 318
Median household income	$69,091	$63,450	$72,509	$80,734	34th	135th of 295
Tech workers	1.9%	1.7%	2.3%	3.8%	31st	74th of 317
Median gross rent	$1,114	$801	$1,081	$1,413	30th	47th of 209
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,609	$42,217	$43,881	$49,666	20th	190th of 316
Healthcare workers	7.3%	5.4%	9.9%	9.7%	19th	146th of 317
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.393	0.454	0.465	0.483	16th	214th of 316
Diversity index	18.9	20.4	29.4	61.4	12th	160th of 318
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	1.5%	2.3%	14.1%	10th	119th of 318
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.5%	47.5%	44.8%	51.1%	6th	146th of 286
Population	1,834	4,959	1,116,875	334,922,499	3rd	97th of 318
Unemployment rateStrength	1.6%	3.1%	3.6%	5.2%	3rd	184th of 317
Population density	5/sq mi	4/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	126th of 318

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

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.8

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

21.4%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0.4%
Hispanic4%
Asian1.0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

18.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

37.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 760
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 64.7%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 29.6%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

30%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

59820

$69,091

Mineral Co.

$63,450

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,412

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.393

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59820

$367,400

Mineral Co.

$364,300

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59820

$1,114

Mineral Co.

$801

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.1%

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 851
Owner-occupied: 89.1%
Vacant: 10.7%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.9%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

20–29

12%

30–44

48%

45–59

60+

Average commute

37.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Production

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

11%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Education

Other services

Public administration

Information

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$39,609

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59820	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,500	$74,888
Service	$24,688	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,946	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,385	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
Households with broadband: 92.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.2%
No internet access: 6.2%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Alberton
State: Montana
County: Mineral County
Center point: 46.8974° N, 114.6091° W
Land area: 372 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

59820 spans 2 counties

Mineral County72% of land
Missoula County28% of land

Zip codes near 59820

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59804	Missoula, MT	16 mi	8,123	$76,266	$588,400
59847	Lolo, MT	17 mi	6,015	$86,620	$449,600
59846	Huson, MT	18 mi	1,377	$70,851	$461,200
59872	Superior, MT	20 mi	2,501	$55,926	$396,600
59834	Frenchtown, MT	22 mi	2,444	$94,406	$449,500
59808	Missoula, MT	25 mi	23,574	$80,239	$460,900
59831	Dixon, MT	28 mi	544	$46,406	$197,500
59801	Missoula, MT	28 mi	30,916	$58,347	$442,400
59833	Florence, MT	31 mi	6,316	$94,097	$551,600
59856	Paradise, MT	34 mi	130	—	—
59863	Ravalli, MT	34 mi	146	$78,922	—
59821	Arlee, MT	35 mi	2,994	$66,458	$375,200

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Questions about 59820

What city is zip code 59820?

59820 is assigned to Alberton, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59820 in?

59820 is mostly in Mineral County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 59820?

About 1,834 people live in 59820, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59820 in?

59820 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59820?

The median household income in 59820 is $69,091.

What zip codes are near 59820?

The closest zip codes to 59820 are 59804, 59847, 59846, 59872, 59834.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59820, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.