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Richland County
Fairview, MT
59221
59221 ZIP Code — Fairview, MT
Richland County, Montana
ZIP code 59221 is located in
Fairview ,
Montana ,
within Richland County .
It covers approximately 262.46 square miles and serves a population of
1,905 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59221
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $63,125. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 59221 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,905
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
262.46 sq mi
Water area
2.77 sq mi
Latitude
47.9695
Longitude
-104.6182
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
41.2%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.6%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
23.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.7%
3.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$63,125
Median household income
$227,300
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 439 23.0% 18 and over 1,466 77.0% 65 and over 423 22.2% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,808 93.9% Two or more races 66 3.4% Black or African American 22 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 21 1.1% Asian 6 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.6%
41.2%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
32.6%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
25.9%
23.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.7%
3.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 2.7% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 19.8% $50k–$75k 9.4% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 18.6% $150k–$200k 8.2% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $63,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $227,300 Median rent / month $685 Owner occupied 80.7% Renter occupied 19.3% Vacant 19.8% Single-family detached 65.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.0% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.4% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 7.4% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 15.9% 1950–1959 9.2% 1940–1949 7.6% 1939 or earlier 13.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.2% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 30.6% 3 bedrooms 39.5% 4 bedrooms 19.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 37.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.4% Electricity 22.0% Propane / LP gas 24.1% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 0.4% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 379 46.3% Cohabiting couple 17 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 245 29.9% Female householder, no spouse 178 21.7% Households with children under 18 182 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 329 40.2% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 23.8% Married 42.2% 54.4% Separated 8.5% 1.4% Widowed 5.4% 16.3% Divorced 5.4% 4.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 7.8% Kindergarten 7 1.6% Elementary school 162 37.3% High school 194 44.7% College / grad school 37 8.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Agriculture & mining
24.0%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.0% Service 13.0% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 17.6% Production & transportation 20.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.6% Government 20.2% Self-employed 7.9% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.6% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.4% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.0% Retirement income 13.1% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 1.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 30.7% High cholesterol 31.7% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 21.9% No physical activity 21.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 12.0% Poor mental health 12.5% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.8% Visited dentist 64.8% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 12.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 120 8.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.3% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 8.4% 65 and over 48.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.7% Public insurance 41.7% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,831 96.1% 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) 1,886 99.0% Born in same state 1,871 98.2% Born in different state 1,013 53.2% Foreign born 15 0.8% Naturalized citizen 19 1.0% Not a US citizen 8 42.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 436 22.9% Arab 181 9.5% Dutch 132 6.9% Italian 127 6.7%
Ancestry Count % French 75 3.9% English 12 0.6% German 9 0.5% Irish 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.0% Internet access 78.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59221
What city is ZIP code 59221 in?
ZIP code 59221 is primarily assigned to Fairview, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59221 in?
ZIP code 59221 falls within Richland County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59221 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59221 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59221 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 59221 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 59221?
ZIP code 59221 has an estimated population of 1,905 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59221?
The median household income in ZIP code 59221 is $63,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59221 in?
ZIP code 59221 observes the MST timezone.
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