ZIP Code 59079 is associated with the city of Shepherd in Montana (Yellowstone County) in the U.S. In this Montana region, an estimated 94.5% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,198. An estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $77,879. The median age in ZIP Code 59079 is approximately 39.6 years, and 12.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 3,707.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59079 is $77,879, while the region's mean household income is $95,707. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,198. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59079 of $34,198 is approximately 9.78% more than the per capita income in Montana overall of $31,151. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.7% of the population in 59079 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 23.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.0% of 59079 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 24.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.7% |
In ZIP Code 59079, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 21.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.3% in this Yellowstone County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.2% |
| Associate's degree | 15.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59079, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 59079 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59079 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59079 are older than average. The median age of 39.6 years in ZIP Code 59079 is approximately 3.94% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.8% of the population in 59079 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 59079 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59079 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59079 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59079, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 25.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Yellowstone County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.7% |
In 59079, 70.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.6 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59079 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 59079 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.4% |
| Construction | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.1% |
| Retail trade | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.5% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
In ZIP Code 59079, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Yellowstone County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59079 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59079 | 12.53¢/kWh | 11.69¢/kWh | 11.03¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.48¢/kWh | 12.07¢/kWh | 7.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59079 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.99 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59079, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 59079 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Yellowstone County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 1 |