ZIP Code 59844 is associated with the city of Heron in Montana (Sanders County) in the U.S. An estimated 34.8% of residents in the 59844 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 56.8 years. In this Montana region, an estimated 79.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,480. Median househould income is approximately $35,250, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 719.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 59844 is $35,250, while the region's mean household income is $61,925. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,480. The per capita income in ZIP Code 59844 of $26,480 is approximately 14.99% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,151. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.6% of the population in 59844 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.4% of 59844 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 59844, 79.8% of the population graduated high school, while 15.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.1% in this Sanders County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 59844, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 59844 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 59844 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 59844 are older than average. The median age of 56.8 years in ZIP Code 59844 is approximately 49.08% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.7% of the population in 59844 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 59844 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 6.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 59844 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 59844 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 59844, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sanders County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
In 59844, 37.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 15.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.4 minutes. Approximately 49.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 59844 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 59844 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 49.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 59844, 94.3% 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 4.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sanders County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 59844 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 1.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 36.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 59844 | 9.45¢/kWh | 8.64¢/kWh | 3.96¢/kWh |
| Montana | 13.32¢/kWh | 12¢/kWh | 7.25¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 59844 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.76 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.98 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.31 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.27 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.87 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.3 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |