59527 ZIP Code — Hays, MT

Blaine County, Montana

ZIP code 59527 is located in Hays, Montana, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 213.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59527

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $49,327. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 59527 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,210

population

213.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59527

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City	Status
Hays	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,210
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	213.25 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	48.2323
Longitude	-108.6574
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,210

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$49,327

Median household income

$16,470

Per capita income

$65,400

Median home value

$496

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

27.3%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	28.2%
18 and over	869	71.8%
65 and over	126	10.4%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.2%

White 3%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,128	93.2%
White	36	3%
Black or African American	31	2.6%
Two or more races	15	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$49,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.5%

$50k–$100k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,400
Median rent / month	$496
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	40.7%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	14.2%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	56.2%
Wood	29.6%
Solar	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	26.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	65	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	114	42.7%
Households with children under 18	119	44.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	37.5%
Average household size	4.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.8%	49.5%
Married	26.2%	24.0%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%
Widowed	1.7%	10.4%
Divorced	11.6%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 26.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.9%
Kindergarten	10	3.2%
Elementary school	170	53.6%
High school	84	26.5%
College / grad school	47	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.2%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Public administration 15.8%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Other services 3.8%

Retail trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	31.1%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.0%
Government	43.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.9%
Carpool	27.1%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 32.8%

18 and over 29.5%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	12.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	24.4%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	14.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.2%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.0%
Under 18	17.3%
18–64 years	31.9%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.3%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	33.6%
Uninsured under 19	24.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,132	93.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,191	98.4%
Born in same state	1,191	98.4%
Born in different state	1,116	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.6%
Not a US citizen	5	26.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	1.2%
Italian	10	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.1%
Internet access	75.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59527

What city is ZIP code 59527 in?

ZIP code 59527 is primarily assigned to Hays, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59527 in?

ZIP code 59527 falls within Blaine County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59527?

30% of residents in ZIP code 59527 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59527?

The median home value in ZIP code 59527 is $65,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 59527?

Health data for ZIP code 59527 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 59527?

ZIP code 59527 has an estimated population of 1,210 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59527 in?

ZIP code 59527 observes the MST timezone.