🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

59645

White Sulphur Springs

ZIP Code 59645 is a standard zip code serving White Sulphur Springs, White Sulphur Springs, Montana (MT), in Meagher County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,635 with a median household income of $38,017. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Montana (MT)
County: Meagher
City: White Sulphur Springs
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 46.633200
Longitude: -111.050600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1669.33 mi²
Water Area: 1.47 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 47.088184°N, 46.192479°S, -110.510797°E, -111.658131°W

With 1,635 residents spread across 1669.33 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,635

Population

35th percentile

$38,017

Median Income

20th percentile

$116,300

Median Home Value

45th percentile

1669.33 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 59645 is $38,017, and the median home value is $116,300. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,083

Total Units

672

Occupied Units

62.0%

Occupancy Rate

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