59027 ZIP Code — Emigrant, MT

Park County, Montana

ZIP code 59027 is located in Emigrant, Montana, within Park County. It covers approximately 229.46 square miles and serves a population of 660 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59027

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $415,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,833. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59027 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

660

population

229.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emigrant	Acceptable
Emigrant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59065 Pray (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	660
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	229.46 sq mi
Water area	1.51 sq mi
Latitude	45.2480
Longitude	-110.8823
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	52.2%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	29.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

660

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$53,833

Median household income

$35,477

Per capita income

$415,800

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

352

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	2.9%
18 and over	641	97.1%
65 and over	290	43.9%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	650	97%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.5%
Two or more races	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	29.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 29.9%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	29.9%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$53,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 55.0%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

$1M+ 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$415,800
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	28.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	31.4%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	16.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	47	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	149	41.6%
Households with children under 18	19	5.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	57.3%
Average household size	1.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	10.1%
Married	56.9%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	14.2%
Divorced	10.5%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 14.5%

Some college, no degree 43.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	33.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	37	66.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 45.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 7.7%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Education & healthcare 3.2%

Construction 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	41.5%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	2.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.8%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.9%
Work from home	20.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.6

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 24.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	660	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)	642	97.3%
Born in same state	635	96.2%
Born in different state	114	17.3%
Foreign born	7	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	2.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	17.4%
Italian	78	11.8%
English	63	9.5%
Polish	37	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	3%
German	16	2.4%
Irish	6	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59027

What city is ZIP code 59027 in?

ZIP code 59027 is primarily assigned to Emigrant, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59027 in?

ZIP code 59027 falls within Park County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59027 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 59027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59027 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 59027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59027?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 59027 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59027 in?

ZIP code 59027 observes the MST timezone.