59918 ZIP Code — Fortine, MT

Lincoln County, Montana

ZIP code 59918 is located in Fortine, Montana, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 93.30 square miles and serves a population of 625 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59918

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59918 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

625

population

93.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fortine	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	625
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	93.30 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	48.8037
Longitude	-114.8046
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	28.9%	59.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	25.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	13.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

625

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$65,417

Median household income

$30,896

Per capita income

$273,800

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

27.7%

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	167	26.7%
18 and over	458	73.3%
65 and over	98	15.7%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Two or more races 7.5%

Other race 3.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	550	79.3%
Hispanic or Latino	69	9.9%
Two or more races	52	7.5%
Other race	22	3.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	59.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	45.2%	25.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	13.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 39.4%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	39.4%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$65,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 38.6%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$273,800
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Wood	45.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	67.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	33	14.9%
Households with children under 18	50	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	44.8%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	22.7%
Married	67.9%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	1.9%	3.8%
Divorced	15.8%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	17.4%
Kindergarten	12	8.3%
Elementary school	56	38.9%
High school	49	34.0%
College / grad school	2	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Agriculture & mining 16.3%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Professional & management 1.8%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	15.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	563	90.1%
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)	614	98.2%
Born in same state	614	98.2%
Born in different state	177	28.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.8%
Not a US citizen	3	27.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	13.6%
Italian	48	7.7%
Polish	33	5.3%
Arab	7	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.6%
Irish	3	0.5%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59918

What city is ZIP code 59918 in?

ZIP code 59918 is primarily assigned to Fortine, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59918 in?

ZIP code 59918 falls within Lincoln County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59918 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 59918 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59918 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 59918 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59918 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 59918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 59918?

ZIP code 59918 has an estimated population of 625 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59918 in?

ZIP code 59918 observes the MST timezone.