| City: | Mc Allister, Montana |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcallister |
| County: | Madison County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:00:36 AM |
| Population: | 611 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.4791, -111.8203 |
| Land Area: | 155.796 sq mi |
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McAllister sits in southwestern Montana's Madison County, about 20 miles north of Ennis. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a rural retirement and recreational community spread across 189 square miles of mountain territory near Ennis Lake and the Madison River.
The post office serves as the only mail option for the entire area. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method across this vast territory. The 384 PO Boxes serve 284 households, with additional boxes supporting seasonal homeowners and nearby ranch properties. That 1.35 adoption rate shows how the post office reaches beyond the immediate area.
The population of 611 has a median age of 56.8 years. These are retirees, second-home owners, and people who chose Montana's mountains for the quiet. About 24% of the 396 housing units (96 properties) sit vacant seasonally, used during fishing season or summer months. Home values average $629,600.
Street names tell the story of why people come here. Meadow Creek Road has the most addresses (10 on the north side, 5 on the south). Then there's Golden Eagle Drive, Bald Eagle Drive, Brook Trout Lane, Rainbow Point Road, Dolly Varden Drive, and Kokanee Drive. The names celebrate Montana wildlife and the region's blue-ribbon trout fishing. These aren't old ranch roads. They're subdivision streets in a mountain development.
Two rural mail routes deliver to scattered homes and ranches, but everyone uses a McAllister PO Box for their mailing address. US Highway 287 runs through the territory, connecting to Ennis (the county's commercial center) to the south and the Madison Valley to the north.
Street names focus on Montana wildlife and fishing: eagle species, trout species, and local geographic features like Ennis Lake and Meadow Creek.
ZIP Code 59740 has 611 residents and 284 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 56.8 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.6% male and 44.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 611Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 428Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 284Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $674,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 315 | 286 | 211 | 326 | 268 | 238 | 282 | 289 | 297 | 458 | 414 | 435 | 467 | 428 |
| Decennial Census | 495 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 611 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.8
Male Median Age: 57
Female Median Age: 56.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 28 | 9 | 2 |
| Female | 17 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 18 | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 38 | 71 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 46 | 20 | 4 |
| White: | 566 | 94.18% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 3.33% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.66% |
| Total: | 601 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 340 | 55.65% | 57.0 years |
| Females: | 271 | 44.35% | 56.6 years |
| Total: | 611 | 100% | 56.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 428 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 428 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 428 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $88,009 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,896. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,009 | $91,282 | $41,528 | $80,104 | $0 | $28,188 | $29,554 | $29,115 | $29,896 | $38,814 | $38,666 | $43,873 | $46,811 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $89,630 | $91,699 | $93,095 | $92,614 | $92,778 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,707 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,944 | $27,625 | $28,438 | $28,021 | $22,011 | $21,250 | $20,978 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,833 | $69,135 | $0 | $67,557 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,400 | $0 | $40,972 | $43,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $32,500 | $24,390 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,438 | $22,458 | $32,679 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 119 | 30.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 268 | 69.25% |
| Total: | 387 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 74 | 62.18% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 37.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 119 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $674,100, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $243,300 (56.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $241,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (44.13% with a mortgage, 55.87% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 41.64%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,800 | $430,400 | $442,400 | $424,000 | $291,300 | $411,000 | $410,200 | $403,700 | $432,900 | $587,800 | $580,000 | $608,700 | $629,600 | $674,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 94 | 44.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 119 | 55.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 213 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 213 | 58.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 152 | 41.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 333 | 91.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 8.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 50 | 12.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 87 | 22.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 121 | 31.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 55 | 14.21% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 10.08% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 35 | 9.04% |
| Total: | 387 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 337 | 87.08% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 74 | 19.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 336 | 58.95% |
| Public Insurance: | 196 | 34.39% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 6.67% |
| Total: | 570 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 532 | 93.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.1% | 16.0% | 32.0% | 24.5% | 26.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 59740 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $1,065,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 394Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $218,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,065,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59740 is located in Madison County, Montana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Montana's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 59740. It covers 155.796 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.235 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: | 155.796 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 6.235 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 59740 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.
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 February 1, 2026.