ZIP 59538 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Malta city, MT (59538)

Median Income

$65,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+150

Wealth inflow

Population

2,842

Unemployment

0.3%

3.4pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 150 for ZIP 59538 (Malta 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

0.3%-92% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.8%-25% vs US avg

115

Establishments

734

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining26.3%
Construction3.4%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities3.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.5%
Education, health care, social19.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services13.1%
Other services2.9%
Public administration8.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 59538 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.3%, median income rose 17.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.6%.

Median Income

$65,833

-12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate