59079 ZIP Code — Shepherd, MT
Yellowstone County, Montana
ZIP code 59079 is located in Shepherd, Montana, within Yellowstone County. It covers approximately 334.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59079
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,475.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
3,508
population
334.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59079
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Shepherd | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
59105 Billings (15.7 mi)
59037 Huntley (16 mi)
59002 Acton (17.9 mi)
59006 Ballantine (18.2 mi)
59088 Worden (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,508 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 334.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.0834 |
| Longitude | -108.3793 |
| 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 | 35.9% | 39.4% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.4% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 21.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
3,508
Population
10
People per sq mi
47.4
Median age
$64,475
Median household income
$36,063
Per capita income
$303,300
Median home value
$1,467
Median monthly rent
95.5%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
1,518
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
113
Under 5
139
97
5–9
119
109
10–14
133
52
15–19
63
73
20–24
89
93
25–34
114
203
35–44
249
254
45–54
313
162
55–59
198
129
60–64
159
263
65–74
322
28
75–84
34
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 795 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,713 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 647 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 47.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,196 | 89.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 160 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 39.4% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.4% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 21.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
20.3%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $64,475 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $303,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,467 |
| Owner occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter occupied | 4.5% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% |
| 3 or more | 42.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.6% |
| Electricity | 28.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 52.1% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 849 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 61 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 195 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 422 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 364 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 415 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.2% | 13.6% |
| Married | 66.7% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 18.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
38.7%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 313 | 53.5% |
| High school | 141 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 62 | 10.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
23.9%
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Retail trade
11.2%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Professional & management
6.5%
Other services
6.5%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 7.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
10.2%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
66.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 280 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 24.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,256 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,485 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 3,464 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,831 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 15 | 65.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 384 | 10.9% |
| Polish | 372 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 244 | 7% |
| French | 241 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 50 | 1.4% |
| English | 44 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 40 | 1.1% |
| German | 13 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59079
What city is ZIP code 59079 in?
ZIP code 59079 is primarily assigned to Shepherd, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59079 in?
ZIP code 59079 falls within Yellowstone County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59079 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 59079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59079 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 59079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 59079?
ZIP code 59079 has an estimated population of 3,508 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59079?
The median home value in ZIP code 59079 is $303,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 59079 in?
ZIP code 59079 observes the MST timezone.