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Pondera County
Heart Butte, MT
59448
59448 ZIP Code — Heart Butte, MT
Pondera County, Montana
ZIP code 59448 is located in
Heart Butte ,
Montana ,
within Pondera County .
It covers approximately 77.18 square miles and serves a population of
690 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59448
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 $57,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $33,438. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 59448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
690
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
77.18 sq mi
Water area
1.41 sq mi
Latitude
48.2157
Longitude
-112.9688
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.6%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
36.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
16.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.8%
3.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$33,438
Median household income
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 238 34.5% 18 and over 452 65.5% 65 and over 39 5.7% Median age 27.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
92.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 641 92.9% White 29 4.2% Two or more races 17 2.5% Black or African American 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.6%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
36.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
10.2%
16.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.8%
3.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.9% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 25.5% $25k–$35k 14.0% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 13.4% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 7.0% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $33,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $57,500 Median rent / month $473 Owner occupied 50.3% Renter occupied 49.7% Vacant 20.3% Single-family detached 77.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 14.2% 1990–1999 27.4% 1980–1989 20.3% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 2.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 17.3% 3 bedrooms 55.8% 4 bedrooms 19.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.5% 1 vehicle 33.8% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 17.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 58.0% Propane / LP gas 21.7% Fuel oil 2.5% Wood 14.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 47 29.9% Cohabiting couple 14 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 48 30.6% Female householder, no spouse 48 30.6% Households with children under 18 100 63.7% Households with seniors (65+) 34 21.7% Average household size 4.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 57.3% 55.5% Married 25.8% 22.3% Separated 1.9% 4.5% Widowed 5.4% 5.3% Divorced 9.6% 12.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.1% Bachelor's or higher 12.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 4.1% Kindergarten 3 1.4% Elementary school 117 52.7% High school 62 27.9% College / grad school 31 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
49.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Public administration
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.1% Service 29.2% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 4.4% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.1% Government 54.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 56.3% Carpool 34.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.7% Work from home 4.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.3%
Female-led households
46.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.8% Retirement income 8.3% Supplemental Security 19.7% Cash public assistance 17.2% Food stamps / SNAP 42.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.6% High blood pressure 28.5% High cholesterol 24.6% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 13.7% Arthritis 22.7% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 4.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.2% Binge drinking 22.8% No physical activity 27.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 25.7% Fair or poor health 19.9% Poor mental health 19.2% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 51.8% Cholesterol screening 83.2% Teeth loss 25.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.1% Under 18 12.2% 18–64 years 17.2% 65 and over 64.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 16.1% Public insurance 63.3% No insurance 23.0% Uninsured under 19 9.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 634 91.9% 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) 690 100.0% Born in same state 686 99.4% Born in different state 624 90.4% Foreign born 4 0.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2 0.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.8% Internet access 83.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59448
What city is ZIP code 59448 in?
ZIP code 59448 is primarily assigned to Heart Butte, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59448 in?
ZIP code 59448 falls within Pondera County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59448?
37% of residents in ZIP code 59448 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 59448 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 59448 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59448?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59448?
The median home value in ZIP code 59448 is $57,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 59448 in?
ZIP code 59448 observes the MST timezone.
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