🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

59027

Emigrant

ZIP Code 59027 is a standard zip code serving Emigrant, Emigrant, Montana (MT), in Park County, United States. It has an estimated population of 836 with a median household income of $34,600. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Montana (MT)
County: Park
City: Emigrant
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.270800
Longitude: -110.792100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 215.52 mi²
Water Area: 1.16 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.423481°N, 45.073720°S, -110.654815°E, -111.046844°W

With 836 residents spread across 215.52 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

836

Population

20th percentile

$34,600

Median Income

15th percentile

$225,000

Median Home Value

75th percentile

215.52 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59027 is $34,600, and the median home value is $225,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

622

Total Units

407

Occupied Units

65.4%

Occupancy Rate

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