ZIP code 59079
Where is ZIP code 59079?
Shepherd, Montana
Yellowstone County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 59079 belongs to Shepherd, Montana in Yellowstone County. 59079 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 406. About 3,940 people live in the 59079 area, where the median household income is $68,047. The closest ZIP codes are 59037 (Huntley, 4.7 mi southeast), 59107 (Billings, 8.7 mi south) and 59088 (Worden, 9.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 59079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shepherd |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 406 |
| Coordinates | 45.9461, -108.3426 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 590 |
Population and income in 59079
| Population | 3,940 · higher than 85% of Montana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · higher than 80% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.9 years · lower than 51% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $68,047 · higher than 52% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,611 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $376,300 · higher than 68% of Montana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,744 a month |
| Housing units | 1,685 |
| Households | 1,600 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 96% / 4.2% |
| Land area | 334.1 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 59079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59037 | Huntley, MT | 4.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 59107 | Billings, MT | 8.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 59088 | Worden, MT | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 59006 | Ballantine, MT | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 59105 | Billings, MT | 12.3 mi W | Standard |
| 59103 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 59104 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 59108 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 59111 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 59112 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 59114 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 59115 | Billings, MT | 13.6 mi SW | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 59079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 59079
123 MAIN ST
SHEPHERD MT 59079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (59079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 59079?
- 59079 is a Shepherd, Montana ZIP code.
- What county is 59079 in?
- ZIP code 59079 is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 59079 in?
- 59079 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 59079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 59079 use area code 406.
- What is the population of ZIP code 59079?
- About 3,940 people live in ZIP code 59079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 59079?
- The median household income in 59079 is $68,047 a year, higher than 52% of Montana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 59079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 59079 are 59037 (Huntley, 4.7 miles), 59107 (Billings, 8.7 miles), 59088 (Worden, 9.4 miles) and 59006 (Ballantine, 10.6 miles).