Zip code 59872: Superior, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59872?

59872 is assigned to Superior, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59872 in?

59872 is in Mineral County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59872?

About 2,501 people live in 59872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59872?

The median household income in 59872 is $55,926.

Q: What zip codes are near 59872?

The closest zip codes to 59872 are 59846, 59866, 59820, 59856, 59831.

Residential delivery areaMineral CountyMountain Time

Population

2,501

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$397K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$732/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

514 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 59872

59872 is a rural zip code in Superior, Montana (Mineral County), covering 514 sq mi of land. About 2,501 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 54 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,926 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $396,600, or 7.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $732 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59872 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older32.3%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%67th of 318 in MT
Median age54
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.476th of 318 in MT
Self-employed workers19.5%
97th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%157th of 317 in MT
Veterans13.2%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%65th of 318 in MT
Government workers21.4%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%101st of 317 in MT
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%205th of 317 in MT
Homeownership rate78.9%
76th
U.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%148th of 317 in MT
Poverty rate16.4%
74th
U.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%85th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate10.2%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%102nd of 318 in MT
Median home value$396,600
62nd
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80084th of 291 in MT
Average commute26.6 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min100th of 293 in MT
Rent-burdened renters45.1%
29th
U.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%94th of 286 in MT
Residents under 1818.6%
22nd
U.S. 22% · MT 21%187th of 318 in MT
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%141st of 317 in MT
Per capita income$30,436
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711240th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher19.9%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%242nd of 318 in MT
Broadband access86.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%173rd of 317 in MT
Median earnings per worker$37,591
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881210th of 316 in MT
Median household income$55,926
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509226th of 295 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.392
15th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465217th of 316 in MT
Work from home5.6%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%270th of 317 in MT
Diversity index15.6
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4195th of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%137th of 318 in MT
Population2,501
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87574th of 318 in MT
Median gross rent$732
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081145th of 209 in MT
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%141st of 317 in MT
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi127th of 318 in MT
Unemployment rate0.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%206th of 317 in MT

Measure	59872	Mineral	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Residents 65 and older	32.3%	28.1%	20.1%	17.2%	98th	67th of 318
Median age	54	50	40.4	38.9	97th	76th of 318
Self-employed workers	19.5%	21.3%	15.2%	10%	97th	157th of 317
Veterans	13.2%	13.7%	9%	6.2%	96th	65th of 318
Government workers	21.4%	17.9%	16.6%	14.5%	88th	101st of 317
Housing vacancy	14.8%	16.4%	13.2%	10.1%	86th	205th of 317
Homeownership rate	78.9%	81.1%	69.2%	65.2%	76th	148th of 317
Poverty rate	16.4%	13.5%	11.5%	12.5%	74th	85th of 317
Uninsured rate	10.2%	9.1%	8.6%	8.4%	72nd	102nd of 318
Median home value	$396,600	$364,300	$375,800	$332,700	62nd	84th of 291
Average commute	26.6 min	27.6 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	54th	100th of 293
Rent-burdened renters	45.1%	47.5%	44.8%	51.1%	29th	94th of 286
Residents under 18	18.6%	20.7%	21%	22%	22nd	187th of 318
Healthcare workers	7.6%	5.4%	9.9%	9.7%	22nd	141st of 317
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,436	$40,043	$41,711	$44,673	20th	240th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.9%	26.1%	35.2%	35.7%	20th	242nd of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	86.3%	83%	89.4%	91%	16th	173rd of 317
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,591	$42,217	$43,881	$49,666	16th	210th of 316
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,926	$63,450	$72,509	$80,734	15th	226th of 295
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.392	0.454	0.465	0.483	15th	217th of 316
Work from home	5.6%	9.9%	12.5%	15.1%	10th	270th of 317
Diversity index	15.6	20.4	29.4	61.4	8th	195th of 318
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	1.5%	2.3%	14.1%	8th	137th of 318
Population	2,501	4,959	1,116,875	334,922,499	4th	74th of 318
Median gross rent	$732	$801	$1,081	$1,413	4th	145th of 209
Tech workers	0.3%	1.7%	2.3%	3.8%	4th	141st of 317
Population density	5/sq mi	4/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	127th of 318
Unemployment rateStrength	0.8%	3.1%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	206th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

21%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

Under 18

18.6%

65 and over

32.3%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

15.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,050
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 60.9%
Married couples: 48.6%
Living alone: 34.9%
Veterans (of adults): 13.2%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59872

$55,926

Mineral Co.

$63,450

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,436

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.392

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59872

$396,600

Mineral Co.

$364,300

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59872

$732

Mineral Co.

$801

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,233
Owner-occupied: 78.9%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17%
Home value to income: 7.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

24%

20–29

12%

30–44

10%

45–59

16%

60+

12%

Average commute

26.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Transportation and moving

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Healthcare

Food service

Education

Sales

Production

Office and admin

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.8%

Computer and math

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

11%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Public administration

Information

Professional and technical services

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,591

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59872	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,615	$74,888
Service	$7,604	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,653	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,969	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,214	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

39%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 86.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.1%
No internet access: 10.2%
Without health insurance: 10.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Superior
State: Montana
County: Mineral County
Center point: 47.1048° N, 114.9088° W
Land area: 514 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 59872

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59846	Huson, MT	19 mi	1,377	$70,851	$461,200
59866	Saint Regis, MT	19 mi	1,161	$73,462	$343,700
59820	Alberton, MT	20 mi	1,834	$69,091	$367,400
59856	Paradise, MT	21 mi	130	—	—
59831	Dixon, MT	28 mi	544	$46,406	$197,500
59859	Plains, MT	29 mi	4,360	$64,846	$429,200
59842	Haugan, MT	29 mi	46	—	—
59834	Frenchtown, MT	32 mi	2,444	$94,406	$449,500
59804	Missoula, MT	34 mi	8,123	$76,266	$588,400
59830	De Borgia, MT	34 mi	102	—	$337,500
59863	Ravalli, MT	37 mi	146	$78,922	—
59847	Lolo, MT	37 mi	6,015	$86,620	$449,600

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Questions about 59872

What city is zip code 59872?

59872 is assigned to Superior, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59872 in?

59872 is in Mineral County, Montana.

What is the population of 59872?

About 2,501 people live in 59872, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59872 in?

59872 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59872?

The median household income in 59872 is $55,926.

What zip codes are near 59872?

The closest zip codes to 59872 are 59846, 59866, 59820, 59856, 59831.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59872, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.