59540 ZIP Code — Rudyard, MT
Hill County, Montana
ZIP code 59540 is located in Rudyard, Montana, within Hill County. It covers approximately 384.50 square miles and serves a population of 561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59540
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $63,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
561
population
384.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59540 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59540
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rudyard | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 561 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 384.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.6527 |
| Longitude | -110.5160 |
| 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 | 46.3% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.8% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.9% | 15.5% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
561
Population
1
People per sq mi
30.8
Median age
$63,750
Median household income
$23,529
Per capita income
$116,700
Median home value
$632
Median monthly rent
53.8%
Home ownership
1.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
176
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
Under 5
12
60
5–9
52
30
10–14
25
27
15–19
24
2
20–24
1
25
25–34
22
55
35–44
47
20
45–54
18
12
55–59
10
18
60–64
16
24
65–74
20
11
75–84
10
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 225 | 40.1% |
| 18 and over | 336 | 59.9% |
| 65 and over | 70 | 12.5% |
| Median age | 30.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 531 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.3% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.8% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.9% | 15.5% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
18.3%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
28.9%
$75k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $63,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.3%
$50k–$100k
34.9%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
13.2%
$300k–$500k
2.8%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,700 |
| Median rent / month | $632 |
| Owner occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter occupied | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 26.2% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 45.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.9% |
| Electricity | 13.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 90 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 19 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 51 | 25.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 37 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 90 | 45.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 54 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married | 53.7% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
12.8%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 142 | 63.7% |
| High school | 50 | 22.4% |
| College / grad school | 15 | 6.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
32.9%
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
13.5%
Wholesale trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Other services
1.2%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 22.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.5% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.1% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.8%
Under 18 years
0.5%
18 and over
2.7%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| No insurance | 14.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 534 | 95.2% |
| 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) | 561 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 561 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 482 | 85.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 130 | 23.2% |
| Polish | 111 | 19.8% |
| Arab | 26 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 18 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 3.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59540
What city is ZIP code 59540 in?
ZIP code 59540 is primarily assigned to Rudyard, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59540 in?
ZIP code 59540 falls within Hill County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59540 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 59540 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59540?
The median home value in ZIP code 59540 is $116,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 59540?
ZIP code 59540 has an estimated population of 561 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59540?
The median household income in ZIP code 59540 is $63,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59540 in?
ZIP code 59540 observes the MST timezone.