ZIP Code 59079 - Shepherd Montana

ZIP Code 59079 is located in Shepherd Montana. 59079 is entirely within Yellowstone County. Regionally, it is located in the Billings Area.

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ZIP Code 59079 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameShepherd
Primary CountyYellowstone County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)3,508
Area Code(s)406
Current Time
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ZIP Code 59079 Map

59079 Demographics

59079 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Montana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. 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%.

Population3,508
Population Growth Rate-4.59%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,241
Percentage High Income Households1.1%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$60,938
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$71,540
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)3.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.58%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 89.75%

59079 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,88593.58%
Black00%
Hispanic280.91%
Asian00%
Native American1705.51%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

59079 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White69289.75%
Black121.56%
Hispanic172.2%
Asian60.78%
Native American405.19%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.52%

59079 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College23910.55%
Bachelor Degree45119.91%
High School Diploma80735.63%
No High School Diploma170.75%
GED or Alternate1245.47%
1 or More Years of College46320.44%
Associates Degree1215.34%
Masters Degree180.79%
Professional Degree251.1%
Doctorate Degree00%

59079 Geography

Coordinates46.07082748,-108.38161469
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 59079
RegionBillings Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBillings, MT
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area303 Square Miles

59079 Politics

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59079 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4b: -25F to -20F
Average First Frost DateSeptember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion43n - Central Grassland

59079 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)8142231404954524131191131
Avg Max Temp (°F)33415060708087877563463661
Avg Precip (In.).6.47.891.592.41.961.361.071.421.15.64.6114.15

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