ZIP Code 59522 is associated with the city of Chester in Montana (Liberty County) in the U.S. Approximately 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $46,103. The ZIP Code 59522 has a median age of approximately 52.2 years, with 32.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Montana region, an estimated 68.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $46,853. The current population estimate is 1,802.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59522 is $46,103, while the region's mean household income is $85,621. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,853. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59522 of $46,853 is approximately 50.41% more than the per capita income in Montana overall of $31,151. An estimated 9.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately1.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 59522 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.7% of 59522 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.4% |
In ZIP Code 59522, 68.6% of the population graduated high school, while 14.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 25.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.3% in this Liberty County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 25.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59522, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.9% of 59522 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59522 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59522 are older than average. The median age of 52.2 years in ZIP Code 59522 is approximately 37.01% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 59522 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 59522 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 6.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59522 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59522 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59522, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Liberty County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
In 59522, 61.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 8.3 minutes. Approximately 35.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59522 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 19.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 59522 workers 16 years and over work in manufacturing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 35.8% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 0.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.3% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
In ZIP Code 59522, 75.5% 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 24.5% 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 Liberty County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 75.5% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 24.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59522 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59522 | 12.54¢/kWh | 9.73¢/kWh | 7.64¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.32¢/kWh | 12¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59522 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.68 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.79 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.97 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.16 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.67 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.49 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |