59079 ZIP Code – Shepherd, Montana
59079 is a ZIP code serving Shepherd, Montana in Yellowstone County with a population of approximately 3,508 residents. The median household income of $64,475 is near the Montana average and near the national average. The median home value of $303,300 is above the national average, with 95.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,467 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing).
At 7.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The population has a median age of 45.5, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 59105, 59002, 59037.
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ZIP 59079 vs. Montana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 59079 | MT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,508 | 2,968 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $303k | $276k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,467 | $848 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 46.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 13.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.4% | 27.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 59105 – Billings
- 59002 – Acton
- 59037 – Huntley
- 59088 – Worden
- 59006 – Ballantine
- 59102 – Billings
- 59015 – Broadview
- 59106 – Billings
- 59064 – Pompeys Pillar
- 59101 – Billings
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59105 | BILLINGS | 34,895 | $75,985 |
| 59002 | ACTON | 187 | $32,885 |
| 59037 | HUNTLEY | 2,267 | $88,750 |
| 59088 | WORDEN | 1,180 | $66,393 |
| 59006 | BALLANTINE | 1,132 | $38,472 |