59722 ZIP Code — Deer Lodge, MT

Powell County, Montana

ZIP code 59722 is located in Deer Lodge, Montana, within Powell County. It covers approximately 391.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59722

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $57,522. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 59722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,704

population

391.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Deer Lodge	Acceptable
Deer Lodge	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,704
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	391.12 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	46.3800
Longitude	-112.7630
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	52.6%	49.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	33.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	13.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,704

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$57,522

Median household income

$27,497

Per capita income

$208,700

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,493

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

162

5–9

175

10–14

165

15–19

127

20–24

510

25–34

250

580

35–44

284

598

45–54

293

319

55–59

156

319

60–64

156

439

65–74

216

250

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	739	13.0%
18 and over	4,965	87.0%
65 and over	1,128	19.8%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,914	84.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	329	5.7%
Two or more races	259	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	117	2%
Asian	102	1.8%
Black or African American	62	1.1%
Other race	38	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	49.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	33.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	13.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$57,522

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,700
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	18.6%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.0%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	933	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	113	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	415	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	338	18.8%
Households with children under 18	352	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	743	41.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	15.8%
Married	39.8%	63.0%
Separated	3.6%	0.3%
Widowed	4.0%	5.0%
Divorced	18.6%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.4%
Kindergarten	29	4.3%
Elementary school	283	41.7%
High school	268	39.5%
College / grad school	83	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.5%

Public administration 12.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.0%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.1%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	653	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,530	96.9%
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)	5,623	98.6%
Born in same state	5,478	96.0%
Born in different state	3,028	53.1%
Foreign born	145	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	81	1.4%
Not a US citizen	58	71.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	993	17.4%
French	431	7.6%
Arab	341	6%
Polish	235	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	154	2.7%
German	30	0.5%
Dutch	17	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59722

What city is ZIP code 59722 in?

ZIP code 59722 is primarily assigned to Deer Lodge, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59722 in?

ZIP code 59722 falls within Powell County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59722 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 59722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59722 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 59722 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59722?

ZIP code 59722 has an estimated population of 5,704 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59722?

The median home value in ZIP code 59722 is $208,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 59722 in?

ZIP code 59722 observes the MST timezone.