59079 ZIP Code, Shepherd, MT
59079 is a ZIP code in Shepherd, Montana in Yellowstone County. It covers 334 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 59105, 59002 and 59037. 3,940 people live here in 1,600 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $68,047, close to the Montana median of $72,509; the median age is 45.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shepherd, MT
- County: Yellowstone County
- Land area: 334 sq mi
- Population: 3,940
- Median household income: $68,047
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,940 |
| Households | 1,600 |
| Median household income | $68,047 |
| Income per person | $34,611 |
| Median age | 45.9 |
| Homeowners | 95.8% |
| Median home value | $376,300 |
| Median rent | $1,744 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 76.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 19.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.6% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 13.8% |
| 55–64 | 18.8% |
| 65–74 | 16.6% |
| 75+ | 2.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 52.1% |
| Owned outright | 38.9% |
| Rented | 4.0% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.2% |
Businesses in 59079
70 business establishments with 231 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 19
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 59105 — Billings city, MT (13.4 mi)
- 59002 — Acton CDP, MT (14.8 mi)
- 59037 — Huntley CDP, MT (15.5 mi)
- 59088 — Worden CDP, MT (15.5 mi)
- 59006 — Ballantine CDP, MT (16.4 mi)
- 59015 — Broadview town, MT (22.4 mi)
- 59102 — Billings city, MT (22.5 mi)
- 59106 — Billings city, MT (23.9 mi)
Areas that include 59079
- Shepherd, MT ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Yellowstone County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Montana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Yellowstone County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Yellowstone County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Yellowstone County
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Yellowstone County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 59079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 59079 in?
- 59079 is a Shepherd, MT mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 59079 in?
- 59079 is in Yellowstone County.
- What is the population of 59079?
- About 3,940 people (±591), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,520.
- What is the median household income in 59079?
- $68,047 (±$18,934), compared with $72,509 for Montana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 59079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 59079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 59079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 59105 (13.4 mi, Billings), 59002 (14.8 mi, Acton), 59037 (15.5 mi, Huntley), 59088 (15.5 mi, Worden), 59006 (16.4 mi, Ballantine) and 59015 (22.4 mi, Broadview).
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