59016 ZIP Code — Busby, MT

Big Horn County, Montana

ZIP code 59016 is located in Busby, Montana, within Big Horn County. It covers approximately 420.39 square miles and serves a population of 966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59016

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,125. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

966

population

420.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Busby	Acceptable
Busby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59031 Garryowen (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	966
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	420.39 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	45.4423
Longitude	-107.0494
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

966

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$51,125

Median household income

$23,553

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$604

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

260

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	267	27.6%
18 and over	699	72.4%
65 and over	123	12.7%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 84.2%

White 6.5%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	840	84.2%
White	65	6.5%
Two or more races	61	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	32	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 19.4%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	19.4%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$51,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$604
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	25.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	22.6%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	33.6%
Propane / LP gas	54.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	8.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	58	20.5%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	74	26.1%
Households with children under 18	117	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	27.6%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	46.1%
Married	48.9%	37.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	3.6%
Divorced	20.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	20.1%
Kindergarten	29	12.9%
Elementary school	71	31.7%
High school	71	31.7%
College / grad school	8	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.3%

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Public administration 25.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Construction 3.1%

Retail trade 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	23.5%
Government	48.7%
Self-employed	26.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 33.2%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.5%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	25.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.5%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.3%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	34.7%
Uninsured under 19	24.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	91.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	964	99.8%
Born in same state	964	99.8%
Born in different state	830	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	2.1%
French	9	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	0.9%
English	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	72.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59016

What city is ZIP code 59016 in?

ZIP code 59016 is primarily assigned to Busby, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59016 in?

ZIP code 59016 falls within Big Horn County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59016?

22% of residents in ZIP code 59016 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59016?

The median home value in ZIP code 59016 is $152,500.

Does ZIP code 59016 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 59016 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59016?

ZIP code 59016 has an estimated population of 966 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59016 in?

ZIP code 59016 observes the MST timezone.