Estimated zip code population in 2022: 4,631 Zip code population in 2010: 4,036 Zip code population in 2000: 3,497
Houses and condos: 2,107 Renter-occupied apartments: 468
% of renters here:
23%
State:
31%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 59644: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Land area: 739.1 sq. mi. Water area: 23.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 6 people per square mile
(very low).
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:
0.6% ($2,128)
Montana:
0.7% ($2,498)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,169 (0.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,052 (0.6%)
Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 59644, filed in 2021:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $62,550 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$62,550
State:
$70,533
Salary/wage: $47,907 (reported on 76.8% of returns)
Here:
$47,907
State:
$52,258
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1294.6% for AGIs below $25k, 3589.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6364.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9334.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 16915.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,857 (reported on 30.8% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,857
Montana:
$1,928
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 28.8% for AGIs below $25k, 53.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 75.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 147.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 132.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $3,345 (reported on 19.0% of returns)
Here:
$3,345
State:
$7,554
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 43.4% for AGIs below $25k, 47.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 70.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 128.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 370.0% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$22,185 (reported on 19.0% of returns)
Here:
+$22,185
State:
+$26,730
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.5% for AGIs below $25k, 94.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 263.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 401.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1739.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$10,235 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
Here:
+$10,235
State:
+$13,757
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 97.8% for AGIs below $25k, 122.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 312.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 376.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 927.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $15,932 (reported on 10.4% of returns)
59644:
$15,932
Montana:
$19,575
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 75.9% for AGIs below $25k, 99.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 303.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 332.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1135.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Total itemized deductions: $27,310 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
Here:
$27,310
State:
$33,125
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 104.6% for AGIs below $25k, 182.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 387.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 917.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Charity contributions: $8,114 (reported on 3.3% of returns)
Here:
$8,114
State:
$12,481
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 107.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 220.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $6,670 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
59644:
$6,670
State:
$7,689
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.4% for AGIs below $25k, 42.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 90.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 262.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Earned income credit: $1,993 (reported on 12.8% of returns)
Here:
$1,993
State:
$2,035
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 76.3% for AGIs below $25k, 59.2% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 93.8%
Here:
94%
State:
94%
(% for various income ranges: 93.8% for AGIs below $25k, 92.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 91.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 96.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 96.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 59644, filed in 2013:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $46,725 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$46,725
State:
$53,401
Salary/wage: $38,603 (reported on 80.1% of returns)
Here:
$38,603
State:
$40,976
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 71.0% for AGIs below $25k, 73.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 73.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 67.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 84.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,957 (reported on 34.8% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,957
Montana:
$1,689
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.7% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $4,068 (reported on 18.8% of returns)
Here:
$4,068
State:
$5,585
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.2% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$8,056 (reported on 17.7% of returns)
Here:
+$8,056
State:
+$14,401
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 10.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$7,669 (reported on 17.7% of returns)
Here:
+$7,669
State:
+$10,980
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.0% for AGIs below $25k, 3.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $12,172 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
59644:
$12,172
Montana:
$13,434
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.1% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Total itemized deductions: $18,668 (23% of AGI, reported on 29.3% of returns)
Here:
$18,668
State:
$21,750
Here:
22.7% of AGI
State:
20.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.0% for AGIs below $25k, 9.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 12.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Charity contributions: $4,095 (reported on 20.4% of returns)
Here:
$4,095
State:
$3,989
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $5,660 (reported on 28.7% of returns)
59644:
$5,660
State:
$7,640
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 5.9% for AGIs over 200k)
Earned income credit: $2,052 (reported on 18.2% of returns)
Here:
$2,052
State:
$2,015
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.8% for AGIs below $25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 57.5%
Here:
57%
State:
57%
(% for various income ranges: 47.2% for AGIs below $25k, 58.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 70.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 76.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 59644, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $34,364 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$34,364
State:
$37,845
Salary/wage: $29,507 (reported on 76.9% of returns)
Here:
$29,507
State:
$31,190
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 64.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 75.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 73.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 60.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 35.1% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $2,449 (reported on 50.1% of returns)
This zip code:
$2,449
Montana:
$1,879
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable dividends: $1,664 (reported on 21.7% of returns)
Here:
$1,664
State:
$3,070
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)
Net capital gain/loss: +$10,356 (reported on 22.3% of returns)
Here:
+$10,356
State:
+$10,237
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 4.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.8% for AGIs over 100k)
Profit/loss from business: +$6,234 (reported on 21.6% of returns)
Here:
+$6,234
State:
+$8,849
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 5.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.9% for AGIs over 100k)
IRA payment deduction: $3,302 (reported on 3.4% of returns)
59644:
$3,302
Montana:
$2,958
Total itemized deductions: $15,127 (23% of AGI, reported on 27.8% of returns)
Here:
$15,127
State:
$17,258
Here:
23.3% of AGI
State:
23.1% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 14.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 9.8% for AGIs over 100k)
Charity contributions deductions: $2,749 (4% of AGI, reported on 22.7% of returns)
Here:
$2,749
State:
$2,921
Here:
3.9% of AGI
State:
3.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.7% for AGIs over 100k)
Total tax: $4,215 (reported on 71.8% of returns)
59644:
$4,215
State:
$5,485
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Earned income credit: $1,714 (reported on 17.0% of returns)
Here:
$1,714
State:
$1,604
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 65.7%
Here:
66%
State:
63%
(% for various income ranges: 57.2% for AGIs below $10k, 63.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 68.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 68.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 81.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 88.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 132 Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,875
Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 116 (79 now married, 35 unmarried) Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 797 (311 now married, 486 unmarried)
Housing units in zip code 59644 with a mortgage: 873 (106 second mortgage, 84 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 27
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,579 Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $528
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
10.8%
Whole state:
12.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
6.5%
Whole state:
6.3%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.4
State:
6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.3
State:
4.2
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages
Notable locations in zip code 59644: Merritt Ranch (A), Mary Smith Ranch (B), Marks Ranch (C), Mahoney Ranch (D), Biggs Ranch (E), Mitchell Ranch (F), Neild Ranch (G), Daniels Ranch (H), Doggett Ranch (I), Domer Ranch (J), Perkins Ranch (K), Plymate Homestead (L), Old Baldy Golf Course (M), Broadwater County Fair and Rodeo Grounds (N), Indian Road Campground (O), Goose Bay Marina Campground (P), Roadrunner RV Park (Q), Broadwater Grain and Supply Elevator (R), Townsend (S), A Doig Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 59644 include: Saint Josephs Church (A), Holy Cross Catholic Church (B), Saint John Episcopal Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (E), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (F), Christian and Missionary Church (G), Church of Christ (H), Alliance Bible Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Holy Cross Cemetery (2), Diamond City Cemetery (3), Centerville Cemetery (4), Deep Creek Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Badger Creek (A), Bear Gulch (B), Boulder Creek (C), Carl Creek (D), Castle Fork (E), Cayuse Creek (F), Cedar Bar Creek (G), Clear Creek (H), Congdon Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in zip code 59644 include: Thars Gold in Them Thar Hills Historical Marker (1), Massa Park (2), Blue Ribbon Park (3), Memorial Park (4), McCarthy Park (5), Veterans Park (6), Halloway Park (7), Heritage Park (8). Display/hide their locations on the map
In group quarters: 59 (-1 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 858 2-persons, 159 3-persons, 182 4-persons, 117 5-persons, 19 6-persons, 22 7-or-more-persons
Size of nonfamily households: 424 1-person, 189 2-persons, 30 3-persons
583 married couples with children.
133 single-parent households (71 men, 62 women).
98.0% of residents of 59644 zip code speak English at home.
1.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% well).
Foreign born population: 111 (2.4%) (41.8% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:
2.4%
Whole state:
2.3%
25%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
24%Sweden
21%France
11%El Salvador
9%Chile
7%Romania
23%German
12%Irish
8%American
8%Norwegian
7%English
4%Dutch
3%European
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
242010 or later
422000 to 2009
21990 to 1999
29Before 1990
Major facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
BROADWATER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (201 N SPRUCE ST in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Geographic Names Information System) STATE MASTER (Montana air and water quality tracking) - MT-CEDARS-100051, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0081 Organizations: TOWNSEND K-12 SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
TOWNSEND AUTO BODY (110 BROADWAY in TOWNSEND, MT)
STATE MASTER (Montana air and water quality tracking) - MT-CEDARS-100051, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: RICK SMART (CONTACT/OWNER)
, ALAN LUNDBORG (CONTACT/OWNER)
Alternative names: TOWNSEND BODY SHOP
CECELIA HAZELTON SCHOOL (201 N SPRUCE in TOWNSEND, MT)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0076 Organizations: TOWNSEND K-12 SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
TOWNSEND 7-8 (201 N SPRUCE in TOWNSEND, MT)
(National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-1671 Organizations: TOWNSEND K-12 SCHOOLS (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
GRAYMONT WESTERN U.S. INC. INDIAN CREEK (4.5 MILES W. OF TOWNSEND in TOWNSEND, MT)
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit AIR MAJOR ("Best Available" air pollution technologies tracking) TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities) Business SIC classification: LIME Alternative names: GRAYMONT INC., GRAYMONT WESTERN U.S., INC., GRAYMONT WESTERN U.S., INC., GRAYMONT WESTERN U.S., INC., GRAYMONT WESTERN US, INC.
CONTINENTAL LIME INCORPORATED (PO BOX 550 in TOWNSEND, MT)
AIR MAJOR (AIRS/AFS) ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances) CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources) AIR MAJOR ("Best Available" air pollution technologies tracking) Business SIC classification: LIME Alternative names: CONTINENTAL LIME INC., CONTINENTAL LIME-INDIAN CREEK OP'N, CONTINENTAL LIME-INDIAN CREEK OP'N, GRAYMONT - CONTINENTAL LIME, GRAYMONT WESTERN U.S., INC.
TOWNSEND MARINE (7812 HWY 287 S in TOWNSEND, MT)
ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System) (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: TERRY MCARDLE (CONTACT/OWNER)
TOWNSEND TRANSFER STATION (N CEDAR ST in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: TIMOTHY POOL (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
, BROADWATER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPT (CONTACT/OWNER)
BROADWATER PRINTING (7809 HWY 287 in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: DEL SCHUBRING (CONTACT/OWNER)
CONOCO BULK PLANT (112 S FRONT ST in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
MT DOT TOWNSEND (7827 HWY 287 in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: MT DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTACT/OWNER)
TOWNSEND LUMBER CO (101 N FRONT ST in TOWNSEND, MT)
(Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) Organizations: LANNY WHITE (CONTACT/OWNER)
BROADWATER BAY BOAT RAMP (T8N R1E S35 NW in TOWNSEND, MT)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: HEAVY CONSTRUCTION Alternative names: BROADWATER COUNTY
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0.7% Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.0%
30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
24.8%Utility gas
23.5%Wood
16.1%Electricity
3.9%Other fuel
1.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Population in 1990: 2,343. Population change in the 1990s: +1,154 (+49.3%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 2,121
Northeast: 79
Midwest: 790
South: 179
West: 1,370
50% of the 59644 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 39% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Montana.
86% of the 59644 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 13% moved from this county. Out of people who lived in different houses, 38% moved from different county within same state. Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% moved from different state. Out of people who lived in different houses, 3% moved from abroad.
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 52
Here:
13.4%
Montana:
15.3%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 95
Here:
35.4%
Montana:
12.2%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:
0.0%
Montana:
15.0%
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
93,437Law enforcement workers including supervisors
89,817Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
76,203Construction and extraction occupations
73,253Management occupations
69,266Community and social service occupations
65,029Production occupations
Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:
STEVE ADAMS (2185 HIGHWAY 284 in TOWNSEND, MT; small business) 4 employees, $160000 revenue.
$88,000 with Forest Service (disused code: now 12C2) for Tree Thinning Services. Signed on 2000-11-15. Completion date: 2000-11-15.
THE BROADWATER CREAMERY COMPAN (108 NORTH FRONT STREET in TOWNSEND, MT; small business)
$5,512 with Army for Forage and Feed. Signed on 2004-05-11. Completion date: 2004-05-26.
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (10-19: 1)
People in group quarters in 2010:
27 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
25 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
People in group quarters in 2000:
56 people in nursing homes
3 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
Fatal accident statistics in 2014:
Fatal accident count: 2
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
Fatalities: 2
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 6
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2013:
Fatal accident count: 2
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
Fatalities: 2
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 26. The highest number of fires - 45 took place in 2003, and the least - 3 in 2007. The data has a declining trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (54.6%), and Structure Fires (32.8%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 59644