🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

PO BOX

59217

Crane

ZIP Code 59217 is a po box zip code serving Crane, Crane, Montana (MT), in Richland County, United States. It has an estimated population of 100 with a median household income of $31,563. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 47.575800
Longitude: -104.262400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.48 mi²
Population Density: 29.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 47.601399°N, 47.555873°S, -104.220377°E, -104.271800°W

With 100 residents spread across 3.48 square miles, this area has a population density of 29.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

100

Population

$31,563

Median Income

10th percentile

$78,900

Median Home Value

15th percentile

3.48 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59217 is $31,563, and the median home value is $78,900. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

Total Units

Occupied Units

85.7%

Occupancy Rate

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