59026 ZIP Code — Edgar, MT

Carbon County, Montana

ZIP code 59026 is located in Edgar, Montana, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 22.51 square miles and serves a population of 118 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

118

population

22.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59029 Fromberg (9.7 mi) 59014 Bridger (11.8 mi) 59041 Joliet (13.7 mi) 59044 Laurel (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	118
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	22.51 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	45.4341
Longitude	-108.7548
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	46.9%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.2%	5.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

118

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$44,779

Per capita income

$210,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

37.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	14.4%
18 and over	101	85.6%
65 and over	21	17.8%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	110	93.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	3.4%
Two or more races	4	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.2%	5.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	32.8%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

$1M+ 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.6%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	33.8%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.4%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	20.9%
Cohabiting couple	20	29.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29	43.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4	6.0%
Households with children under 18	8	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	31.3%
Average household size	1.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	21.2%
Married	30.7%	39.4%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	6.1%
Divorced	40.0%	33.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 38.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	23.5%
Elementary school	6	35.3%
High school	7	41.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Agriculture & mining 19.6%

Retail trade 15.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Other services 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	45.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	49.3%
Supplemental Security	29.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	118	100.0%
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)	118	100.0%
Born in same state	118	100.0%
Born in different state	63	53.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	6.8%
English	5	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	3.4%
Polish	3	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.8%
Internet access	67.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59026

What city is ZIP code 59026 in?

ZIP code 59026 is primarily assigned to Edgar, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59026 in?

ZIP code 59026 falls within Carbon County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59026?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 59026 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 59026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59026 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 59026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59026?

ZIP code 59026 has an estimated population of 118 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59026 in?

ZIP code 59026 observes the MST timezone.