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Cascade County
Fort Shaw, MT
59443
59443 ZIP Code — Fort Shaw, MT
Cascade County, Montana
ZIP code 59443 is located in
Fort Shaw ,
Montana ,
within Cascade County .
It covers approximately 58.51 square miles and serves a population of
498 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59443
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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $66,071. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59443 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
498
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
58.51 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
47.5532
Longitude
-111.8202
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
47.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
9.3%
3.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$66,071
Median household income
$187,500
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 127 25.5% 18 and over 371 74.5% 65 and over 104 20.9% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 412 71.4% Hispanic or Latino 79 13.7% Other race 79 13.7% Two or more races 7 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
47.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
21.1%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
9.3%
3.5%
4.7%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 15.4% $25k–$35k 14.9% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 12.8% $75k–$100k 18.1% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $66,071
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 26.3% Single-family detached 63.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.5% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 12.9% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 22.4% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 12.9% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 12.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 57.6% 4 bedrooms 16.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 25.5% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 37.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.4% Electricity 10.1% Propane / LP gas 40.4% Fuel oil 3.2% Wood 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 117 62.2% Cohabiting couple 19 10.1% Male householder, no spouse 27 14.4% Female householder, no spouse 25 13.3% Households with children under 18 78 41.5% Households with seniors (65+) 73 38.8% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 7.8% Married 55.4% 67.7% Separated 0.9% 0.0% Widowed 4.0% 5.4% Divorced 15.6% 19.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.9% Bachelor's or higher 26.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.1% Kindergarten 12 12.1% Elementary school 46 46.5% High school 20 20.2% College / grad school 16 16.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
15.7%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Professional & management
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 4.5% Sales & office 17.1% Natural resources & construction 35.0% Production & transportation 7.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.6% Government 4.5% Self-employed 11.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 13.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 17.2% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 30.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.2%
Female-led households
84.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.0% Retirement income 20.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 32.1% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.4% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 22.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 17.3%
Disability % Any disability 9.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.5% 65 and over 10.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.8% Public insurance 56.2% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 10.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 453 91.0% 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) 472 94.8% Born in same state 472 94.8% Born in different state 287 57.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 5.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 71 14.3% Arab 55 11% Italian 51 10.2%
Ancestry Count % French 46 9.2% English 6 1.2% Dutch 6 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.8% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59443
What city is ZIP code 59443 in?
ZIP code 59443 is primarily assigned to Fort Shaw, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59443 in?
ZIP code 59443 falls within Cascade County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59443?
24% of residents in ZIP code 59443 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59443 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 59443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 59443 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 59443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59443?
The median home value in ZIP code 59443 is $187,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 59443 in?
ZIP code 59443 observes the MST timezone.
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