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Wheatland County
Harlowton, MT
59036
59036 ZIP Code — Harlowton, MT
Wheatland County, Montana
ZIP code 59036 is located in
Harlowton ,
Montana ,
within Wheatland County .
It covers approximately 685.09 square miles and serves a population of
1,577 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59036
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $53,456. Poverty affects 22% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 59036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,577
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
685.09 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
46.4849
Longitude
-109.8696
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
65.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
22.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
9.0%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$53,456
Median household income
$171,300
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 341 21.6% 18 and over 1,236 78.4% 65 and over 423 26.8% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Group Count % White 1,481 93.9% Black or African American 49 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 38 2.4% Two or more races 9 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.2%
65.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
22.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
9.0%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.3%
2.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.2% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 7.2% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 17.5% $50k–$75k 19.6% $75k–$100k 4.2% $100k–$150k 16.1% $150k–$200k 7.2% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $53,456
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,300 Median rent / month $714 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 22.7% Single-family detached 89.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 4.1% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 13.1% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 10.5% 1940–1949 5.3% 1939 or earlier 35.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 23.7% 3 bedrooms 42.1% 4 bedrooms 21.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.4% 1 vehicle 12.4% 2 vehicles 27.4% 3 or more 56.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 54.0% Electricity 16.1% Propane / LP gas 18.6% Fuel oil 2.2% Wood 8.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 367 57.4% Cohabiting couple 29 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 108 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 135 21.1% Households with children under 18 209 32.7% Households with seniors (65+) 295 46.2% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.2% 19.0% Married 63.8% 54.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.4% 12.8% Divorced 12.6% 13.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 22 6.5% Elementary school 231 67.7% High school 65 19.1% College / grad school 23 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.7%
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Public administration
11.6%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.4% Service 10.8% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 24.1% Production & transportation 12.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.4% Government 23.4% Self-employed 21.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.2% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 1.0% Walk 16.8% Work from home 17.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.5% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 2.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.0% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 17.7% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 56.9% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 18.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 98 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.9% 65 and over 30.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.9% Public insurance 41.2% No insurance 24.7% Uninsured under 19 40.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,541 97.7% 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) 1,526 96.8% Born in same state 1,520 96.4% Born in different state 926 58.7% Foreign born 6 0.4% Naturalized citizen 51 3.2% Not a US citizen 49 96.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 498 31.6% Italian 292 18.5% Polish 104 6.6%
Ancestry Count % French 71 4.5% English 66 4.2% Dutch 7 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59036
What city is ZIP code 59036 in?
ZIP code 59036 is primarily assigned to Harlowton, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59036 in?
ZIP code 59036 falls within Wheatland County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59036 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 59036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59036?
22% of residents in ZIP code 59036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59036 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 59036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59036?
The median home value in ZIP code 59036 is $171,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 59036 in?
ZIP code 59036 observes the MST timezone.
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