ZIP Code 59078 in Shawmut, MT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Shawmut, Montana
Counties:Wheatland County[Primary]
Sweet Grass County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:6:20:07 AM
Population:126 [See All]
Area Code:406
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:46.3911, -109.6059
Land Area:276.881 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 59078 has 126 residents and 76 households (average 1.66 persons per household). The median age is 55.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.1% male and 57.9% female, which is much lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:126Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:125Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:61Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:76Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$138,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.79Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--140116104105115146163183168167129120125
Decennial Census145------------------126------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 55.3

Male Median Age: 51.9

Female Median Age: 55.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male302313410293954211
Female0432062045878910122
Total34551961471710171414333
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10893.10%
Black:10.86%
Hispanic:*43.45%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.86%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:21.72%
Total:116100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5342.06%51.9 years
Females:7357.94%55.6 years
Total:126100%55.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:125100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:125100%
Total Native Population:125100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($69,922), is down $29,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,071. Family households earn a median of $51,136 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,136). By gender, male median income is $60,682 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($46,896), with a current gap of $60,682 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is higher than the state rate (3.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$29,250$27,917$32,188$34,063$31,250$34,432$36,250$34,750$36,071$38,636$28,333$44,107$0
Median Family Income$33,500$31,250$32,813$34,063$27,273$33,611$33,750$36,250$38,750$42,083$52,188$52,500$51,136
Median NonFamily Income$17,031$16,429$26,250$32,500$0$34,375$33,750$27,500$0$0$11,250$9,821$0
Median Male Income$25,972$29,107$30,417$33,750$0$30,250$23,750$20,000$30,625$0$55,385$58,077$60,682
Median Female Income$21,250$12,143$0$21,875$0$0$28,750$28,929$30,208$31,016$0$34,643$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5749.57%
Unemployed:32.61%
Not In Labor Force:5547.83%
Total:115100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3764.91%
Service:35.26%
Sales and Office:610.53%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1119.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:57100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $138,600, which is much lower than the state median ($338,100), is up $20,400 (17.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,031), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.58% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 25.42% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 51.64%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$118,200$122,200$127,800$125,000$125,000$106,300$102,100$103,100$109,700$110,200$102,100$116,300$138,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:320.00%
$500 to $999:16.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1173.33%
Total:15100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$500$0$0$0$0$0$833$0$0$413$470$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4474.58%
Renter Occupied:1525.42%
Total Occupied Housing Units:59100%

Occupied Housing Units:5948.36%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6351.64%
Total Housing Units:122100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9073.77%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3226.23%
Total Housing Units:122100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:22.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3136.05%
Some college, no degree:1922.09%
Associate's degree:1112.79%
Bachelor's degree:2326.74%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:86100%
High school or higher:8497.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2326.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:9461.84%
Public Insurance:5838.16%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:152100%
Has Health Insurance:152100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.5%16.7%0.0%6.9%8.8%10.9%15.1%11.9%9.3%1.9%4.9%5.0%11.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1033.33%
High school (grades 9-12):2066.67%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:30100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):30100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 59078 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 37 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:37Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:108Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:37Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 59078 is located in Wheatland County, Montana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Montana's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 59078. It covers 276.881 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.07 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:276.881 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.07 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:0 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3067225Source: Census
Place Name:Shawmut CDP; MontanaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


59079 | | 59077

Schools in ZIP Code 59078


We could not locate which school district 59078 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Hillcrest 7-8 304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
District: Harlowton K-12 SchoolsNearby
Harlowton High School 304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
District: Harlowton K-12 SchoolsNearby
Hillcrest School 500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
District: Harlowton K-12 SchoolsNearby
Judith Gap High School 306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
District: Judith Gap High School DistrictNearby
Judith Gap 7-8 306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
District: Judith Gap Elementary School DistrictNearby
Springwater Colony School 17 Springwater Ln
Harlowton, MT 59036
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beacon Star School 4723 Crystal Lake Rd
Moore, MT 59464
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beacon Star Amish School Crystal Lake Rd
Moore, MT 59464
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 59078


City College Montana State University Billings 3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102-9856
Type: Post Secondary
Rocky Mountain College 1511 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59102-1796
Type: Post Secondary
Yellowstone Christian College 1515 S. Shiloh Road
Billings, MT 59106-3303
Type: Post Secondary
Montana State University Billings 1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Type: Post Secondary
Bold Beauty Academy 928 Broadwater Ave, Suite C
Billings, MT 59101
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Cosmetology Inc 133 W Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715-3544
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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