ZIP Code 59761 -- Wisdom, MT

Beaverhead | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 26.52% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • The median age of 60.10 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.

Quick Overview

Population
312
Unknown
Median Income
$62,083
Home Value
$253,600
Median Rent
$613
Median Age
60.10
Diversity Index
10.30
Very Low
Cost of Living
74.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 59761

ZIP code 59761 in Wisdom, Montana is a unknown area with a population of 312. The median household income is $62,083, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $253,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 60.10 years. Approximately 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Beaverhead, MT.

Population & Age

Total Population
312
Median Age
60.10
Male Population
179
57.4%
Female Population
133
42.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
10.30 Very Low
White
95.2%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,083
Mean Household Income
$88,749
Per Capita Income
$64,151
Below Poverty Line
5.5%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$253,600
Median Rent
$613
Total Housing Units
237
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
91
38.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1981
Owner Occupied
73.3%
Renter Occupied
26.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.1x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.3% Renter 26.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
183
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
55.8%
Carpool
12.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
26.5%

Cost of Living Index

74.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 59761 is 25.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Beaverhead

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
59725 Dillon 8,343 $61,335
59739 Lima 299 $54,215
59762 Wise river 231 $61,125
59736 Jackson 155 $76,346
59746 Polaris 111 $73,750

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 59761

ZIP code 59761 (Wisdom, MT) has a total population of 312 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 60.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 59761 is $62,083 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 59761 is primarily located in Wisdom, Montana (MT). It falls within Beaverhead County.

The median home value in ZIP code 59761 is $253,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $613.

The median age in ZIP code 59761 is 60.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 59761 has a cost of living index of 74.78 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 59761, 25.75% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.61% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 59761 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 26.52% 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.