ZIP Code 59324 is associated with the city of Ekalaka in Montana (Carter County) in the U.S. Median househould income is approximately $41,389, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Montana region, an estimated 93.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,527. The median age in ZIP Code 59324 is approximately 46.6 years, with 29.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 933.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59324 is $41,389, while the region's mean household income is $61,213. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,527. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59324 of $26,527 is approximately 14.84% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,151. An estimated 11.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately17.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 59324 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.5% of 59324 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 59324, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 22.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.9% in this Carter County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59324, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 59324 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59324 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59324 are older than average. The median age of 46.6 years in ZIP Code 59324 is approximately 22.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.5% of the population in 59324 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 59324 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59324 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59324 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59324, an estimated 22.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Carter County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.5% |
In 59324, 62.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.2 minutes. Approximately 36.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59324 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 12.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 59324 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 36.1% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.6% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 11.9% |
In ZIP Code 59324, 98.5% 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 1.5% 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 Carter County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59324 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59324 | 8.42¢/kWh | 7.04¢/kWh | 5.32¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.32¢/kWh | 12¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59324 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.19 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.32 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.79 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.92 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.49 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.13 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 59324, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 59324 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Carter 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 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |