59434 ZIP Code — East Glacier Park, MT

Glacier County, Montana

ZIP code 59434 is located in East Glacier Park, Montana, within Glacier County. It covers approximately 677.24 square miles and serves a population of 414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59434

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 $171,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,000. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59434 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

414

population

677.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59434

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City	Status
East Glacier Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	414
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	677.24 sq mi
Water area	17.74 sq mi
Latitude	48.6545
Longitude	-113.5584
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	43.8%	64.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	21.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	11.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

414

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$53,000

Median household income

$34,705

Per capita income

$171,500

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

62.3%

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	55	13.3%
18 and over	359	86.7%
65 and over	76	18.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 28.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	272	64.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	119	28.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	2.4%
Two or more races	6	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.2%
Other race	5	1.2%
Asian	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	64.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	21.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	11.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 13.6%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	13.6%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$53,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,500
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	47.1%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	24.4%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	23.3%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	44.6%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	11.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.7%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	64	34.8%
Households with children under 18	44	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	33.2%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	44.4%
Married	40.7%	32.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.2%
Divorced	22.1%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 15.3%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 35.5%

Graduate / professional 26.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	62.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	10.9%
Elementary school	20	43.5%
High school	21	45.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.4%

Public administration 10.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Information 2.4%

Professional & management 1.0%

Other services 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.5%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.6%
Government	49.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.2%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.5%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	19.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.2%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	26.8%
Uninsured under 19	40.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	405	97.8%
Spanish	5	1.2%
Other Indo-European	5	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	407	98.3%
Born in same state	400	96.6%
Born in different state	205	49.5%
Foreign born	7	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.7%
Not a US citizen	2	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	19.8%
French	80	19.3%
Polish	23	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.7%
Dutch	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59434

What city is ZIP code 59434 in?

ZIP code 59434 is primarily assigned to East Glacier Park, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59434 in?

ZIP code 59434 falls within Glacier County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59434?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59434?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59434 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 59434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59434 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 59434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 59434 in?

ZIP code 59434 observes the MST timezone.