ZIP 59523 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chinook city, MT (59523)

Median Income

$74,107

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+121

Wealth inflow

Population

2,281

Unemployment

1.7%

2.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 121 for ZIP 59523 (Chinook city, 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

1.7%-54% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-56% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.8%-59% vs US avg

Establishments

401

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining18.7%
Construction8.0%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade12.9%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information3.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.4%
Professional, scientific, management3.0%
Education, health care, social19.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.4%
Other services12.6%
Public administration5.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59523 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.1%, median income rose 37.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 19.9%.

Median Income

$74,107

-1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate