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Population and households in ZIP 59427
Household size in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 59427 are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.66 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in ZIP 59427 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 59427: 16.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 59427
Renters in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 59427 own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 59.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 59427: 18.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 59427 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $620 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $609 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $932 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$348 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 59427 pays $932 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $348 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 59427
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 59427: 17.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 59427 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 59427
| Period | ZIP 59427 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 59427 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 59427 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 59427 | 2.98 | 40.3 | 16.8% | 27.5% | 18.1% | 1958 | $932 | 17.3% | 86.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 59454 | 4.44 | 21.2 | 11.3% | 19.5% | 44.8% | 1973 | $1,175 | 13.2% | 74.2% | 20.1% |
| ZIP 59474 | 2.28 | 40.5 | 4.7% | 39.8% | 14.9% | 1962 | $878 | 21.5% | 87.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 59417 | 3.20 | 31.0 | 30.4% | 44.7% | 14.8% | 1980 | $545 | 15.4% | 83.8% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 59444 | 2.16 | 44.4 | 4.9% | 35.6% | 19.6% | 1967 | $831 | 31.8% | 85.7% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 59522 | 2.52 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% | 1967 | $752 | 27.8% | 83.8% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 59531 | 2.49 | 37.3 | 13.7% | 28.8% | 14.2% | 1964 | $569 | 22.8% | 81.2% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 59530 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59540 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59528 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59525 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 59427. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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