ZIP Code 59538 -- Malta, MT

Phillips | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
2,737
Unknown
Median Income
$57,097
Home Value
$191,800
Median Rent
$631
Median Age
44.50
Diversity Index
24.50
Low
Cost of Living
62.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.4%

About ZIP Code 59538

ZIP code 59538 in Malta, Montana is a unknown area with a population of 2,737. The median household income is $57,097, which is This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $191,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.50 years. Approximately 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Phillips, MT.

Population & Age

Total Population
2,737
Median Age
44.50
Male Population
1,508
55.1%
Female Population
1,229
44.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
24.50 Low
White
87.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.8%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More Races
8.2%
Other Race
0.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$57,097
Mean Household Income
$82,074
Per Capita Income
$37,618
Below Poverty Line
8.2%

This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$191,800
Median Rent
$631
Total Housing Units
1,312
Occupied Units
1,144
Vacant Units
168
12.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1968
Owner Occupied
70.6%
Renter Occupied
29.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.6% Renter 29.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 7.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,278
Employment Rate
99.6%
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.5%
Carpool
14.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
10.1%

Cost of Living Index

62.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 59538 is 37.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Phillips

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
59524 Dodson 643 $48,000
59261 Saco 525 $53,158
59544 Whitewater 207 $39,583
59546 Zortman 191 $49,107
59537 Loring 159 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 59538

ZIP code 59538 (Malta, MT) has a total population of 2,737 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 59538 is $57,097 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 24% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 59538 is primarily located in Malta, Montana (MT). It falls within Phillips County.

The median home value in ZIP code 59538 is $191,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $631.

The median age in ZIP code 59538 is 44.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 59538 has a cost of living index of 62.13 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 59538, 27.26% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.46% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 59538 is 0.39%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.14% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.