| ZIP Code | 59079 |
| ZIP Code Name | Shepherd |
| Primary County | Yellowstone County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,242 |
| Area Code(s) | 406 |
| Current Time | MDT |
59079 is a United States ZIP Code located in Shepherd Montana. Portions of 59079 are also in . 59079 is entirely within Yellowstone County. 59079 is within the Billings Area.
59079 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Montana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 59079 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 59079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 59079 is White. The current unemployment level in 59079 is 3.1%.
| Population | 3,242 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.59% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,241 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $60,938 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $65,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.75% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,885 | 93.58% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 170 | 5.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 89.75% |
| Black | 12 | 1.56% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 40 | 5.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.52% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 239 | 10.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 451 | 19.85% |
| High School Diploma | 807 | 35.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 0.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 124 | 5.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 463 | 20.38% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 5.33% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 0.79% |
| Professional Degree | 25 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 43n - Central Grassland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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