🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

59427

Cut Bank

ZIP Code 59427 is a standard zip code serving Cut Bank, Cut Bank, Montana (MT), in Glacier County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,757 with a median household income of $39,572. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Montana (MT)
County: Glacier
City: Cut Bank
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.660300
Longitude: -112.365400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1063.47 mi²
Water Area: 7.51 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.998876°N, 48.476975°S, -112.184370°E, -112.962196°W

With 4,757 residents spread across 1063.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,757

Population

55th percentile

$39,572

Median Income

25th percentile

$100,000

Median Home Value

35th percentile

1063.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59427 is $39,572, and the median home value is $100,000. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,054

Total Units

1,769

Occupied Units

86.1%

Occupancy Rate

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