59038 ZIP Code — Hysham, MT

Treasure County, Montana

ZIP code 59038 is located in Hysham, Montana, within Treasure County. It covers approximately 879.54 square miles and serves a population of 612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59038

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 $208,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $62,917. 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 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59038 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

612

population

879.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hysham	Acceptable
Hysham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59076 Sanders (13.1 mi) 59024 Custer (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	612
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	879.54 sq mi
Water area	5.97 sq mi
Latitude	46.3186
Longitude	-107.3835
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	58.3%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	36.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	8.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

612

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$32,553

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

28.5%

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	119	19.4%
18 and over	493	80.6%
65 and over	132	21.6%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	579	91%
Hispanic or Latino	24	3.8%
Other race	13	2%
Two or more races	11	1.7%
Asian	8	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	36.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	8.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	48.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	51	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	13.7%
Households with children under 18	55	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	33.5%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	6.9%
Married	63.6%	67.8%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	11.2%
Divorced	17.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 26.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.3%
Kindergarten	15	13.5%
Elementary school	61	55.0%
High school	15	13.5%
College / grad school	13	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.5%

Transportation & utilities 18.7%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Retail trade 5.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	24.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	94.4%
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)	601	98.2%
Born in same state	588	96.1%
Born in different state	387	63.2%
Foreign born	13	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	17.8%
Italian	58	9.5%
Polish	44	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	4.4%
Dutch	4	0.7%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59038

What city is ZIP code 59038 in?

ZIP code 59038 is primarily assigned to Hysham, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59038 in?

ZIP code 59038 falls within Treasure County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59038 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 59038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 59038?

ZIP code 59038 has an estimated population of 612 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59038?

The median home value in ZIP code 59038 is $208,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59038?

The median household income in ZIP code 59038 is $62,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59038 in?

ZIP code 59038 observes the MST timezone.