ZIP Code 59317 in Broadus, MT

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Broadus, Montana
County:Powder River County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:6:21:47 AM
Population:1,045 [See All]
Area Code:406
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:45.3473, -105.5293
Land Area:1405.643 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 59317 has 1,045 residents and 492 households (average 2.08 persons per household). The median age is 51.7 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.2%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, 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:1,045Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,153Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:395Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$73,750Source: Census ACS
Households:492Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$161,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.08Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,1371,1281,2051,1981,1751,1351,1221,0841,1211,1441,0651,0971,153
Decennial Census1,164------------------1,045------
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: 51.7

Male Median Age: 48.1

Female Median Age: 53.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male39272028133624273223234543563725216
Female211833102322301726373249514336272223
Total604553383658544458605594949973524329
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:98496.00%
Black:20.20%
Hispanic:*242.34%
Asian:00%
American Indian:131.27%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.20%
Total:1,025100%
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:52550.24%48.1 years
Females:52049.76%53.5 years
Total:1,045100%51.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,15199.83%
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:20.17%
Total Population:1,153100%
Total Native Population:1,15199.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.17%
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 $73,750, which is lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,558 (109.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,234. Family households earn a median of $101,688 versus $35,721 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,967). By gender, male median income is $43,958 and female is $51,938, which is far above the state female median ($46,896), with a current gap of $7,980 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.2%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.8%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.0%).

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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$35,192$41,157$42,065$43,200$45,833$51,071$53,536$56,108$58,516$61,833$64,000$62,500$73,750
Median Family Income$46,111$51,406$51,576$54,375$54,750$60,526$61,058$58,672$62,361$86,750$74,500$79,375$101,688
Median NonFamily Income$20,000$21,645$22,250$25,217$25,284$26,935$26,429$32,500$35,179$29,125$31,818$29,286$35,721
Median Male Income$31,607$31,923$38,125$38,824$40,694$41,208$42,404$37,321$42,900$39,595$38,167$36,576$43,958
Median Female Income$27,981$28,947$29,063$36,500$32,143$29,676$32,237$32,143$31,690$32,396$46,429$55,023$51,938
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:59065.41%
Unemployed:70.78%
Not In Labor Force:30533.81%
Total:902100%
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:23640.00%
Service:7112.03%
Sales and Office:569.49%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:13823.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8915.08%
Total Civilian Employed Population:590100%
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 $161,400, which is far less than the state median ($338,100), is up $65,800 (68.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,200. The median gross rent is $603, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $121 (25.10%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.04% (40.82% with a mortgage, 59.18% free-and-clear) and renters 19.96% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.95%, which is considerably higher than 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$95,600$96,900$105,100$95,000$107,000$107,700$111,800$127,400$145,200$143,100$131,900$150,500$161,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:5156.04%
$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:4043.96%
Total:91100%
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$482$475$461$573$558$554$550$663$654$625$650$670$603
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14932.68%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):21647.37%
Renter Occupied:9119.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:456100%

Occupied Housing Units:45670.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):19529.95%
Total Housing Units:651100%
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:48874.96%
Multi-Family Units:223.38%
Other Units:14121.66%
Total Housing Units:651100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.10%, which is on par with the state rate (94.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 8.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.32%). College enrollment is 29.81%, which is on par with the state rate (24.60%), 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:192.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:799.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28134.10%
Some college, no degree:18622.57%
Associate's degree:627.52%
Bachelor's degree:9111.04%
Graduate or professional degree:10612.86%
Total:824100%
High school or higher:72688.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:19723.91%
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:77359.92%
Public Insurance:46435.97%
No Insurance:534.11%
Total:1,290100%
Has Health Insurance:1,23795.89%
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 Poverty12.5%8.6%7.1%6.9%4.3%0.6%3.3%5.4%6.9%9.5%6.8%5.6%3.6%
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:217.92%
Kindergarten:207.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):13651.32%
High school (grades 9-12):93.40%
College or graduate school:7929.81%
Total:265100%
Early Childhood:4115.47%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):16562.26%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 59317 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 59 business establishments, employing about 228 people with an annual payroll of $8,086,000. USPS data shows 190 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:190Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:615Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:178Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:59Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,792,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,086,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:228Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 59317 is located in Powder River 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 59317. It covers 1405.643 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.221 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:1405.643 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.221 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:3009700Source: Census
Place Name:Broadus town; MontanaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


59318 | | 59316

Schools in ZIP Code 59317


ZIP Code 59317 is part of 2 school districts, including: Broadus Elementary School District (Grades PK thru 08) and Powder River County High School District (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Broadus School 518 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
District: Broadus Elementary School District
Broadus 7-8 500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
District: Broadus Elementary School District
Powder River Co Dist High 500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
District: Powder River County High School District
St Labre Indian Catholic High School Academy 1000 Tongue River Rd
Ashland, MT 59003
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cottonwood School 23 Amish Ln
Forsyth, MT 59327
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Lutheran Classical School 221 S Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 59317


Chief Dull Knife College 1 College Drive
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Type: Post Secondary
Miles Community College 2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301-4774
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Wyoming Community College District 1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
Type: Post Secondary
Little Big Horn College 8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
Type: Post Secondary
Black Hills State University 1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
Type: Post Secondary
Dawson Community College 300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
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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