The zip code 59079 in Shepherd, Montana, is classified as a community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 90% identifying as such. This classification aligns with the definition of low diversity, where one racial group comprises over 75% of the population. The current median income is $77,016.

Shepherd has maintained its status as a community with "Low Diversity" over the past decade. The white population has consistently remained the majority, never falling below 88%. The Native American population has shown a gradual increase from 1% in 2013 to 5% in 2022. The population identifying as two or more races has slightly increased from 2% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, with a peak of 4% in 2021. The Hispanic population has remained relatively stable, showing a minor increase from 1% to 2% over the decade.

The median income in Shepherd has fluctuated over the past decade. From 2013 to 2021, there was a general upward trend, rising from $69,833 to $84,668, an increase of about 21%. However, 2022 saw a significant drop to $77,016, a decrease of about 9% from the previous year. The population has also fluctuated, with a notable increase from 3,070 in 2018 to 3,645 in 2019, followed by a decline to 3,404 in 2022.