ZIP 59417 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Starr School CDP, MT (59417)

Median Income

$37,763

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+406

Wealth inflow

Population

7,674

Unemployment

13.3%

9.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 406 for ZIP 59417 (Starr School CDP, MT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

13.3%+259% vs US avg

Self-Employed

7.4%+22% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

29.9%+155% vs US avg

Establishments

779

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.2%
Construction4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
Wholesale trade0.0%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation, utilities1.2%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.5%
Professional, scientific, management4.2%
Education, health care, social32.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.6%
Other services2.9%
Public administration20.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59417 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.1%, median income rose 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.0%.

Median Income

$37,763

-50% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate