59453 ZIP Code — Judith Gap, MT

Wheatland County, Montana

ZIP code 59453 is located in Judith Gap, Montana, within Wheatland County. It covers approximately 345.96 square miles and serves a population of 279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59453

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59453 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

279

population

345.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Judith Gap	Acceptable
Judith Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59078 Shawmut (14.2 mi) 59418 Buffalo (14.7 mi) 59074 Ryegate (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	279
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	345.96 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	46.5971
Longitude	-109.6046
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	62.8%	65.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	22.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	9.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

279

Population

People per sq mi

59.6

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$36,941

Per capita income

$157,500

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	17.9%
18 and over	229	82.1%
65 and over	108	38.7%
Median age	59.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	274	98.2%
Two or more races	5	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	65.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	22.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	9.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 17.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,500
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	33.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.3%
Electricity	9.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Wood	20.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	14	9.7%
Households with children under 18	38	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	56.9%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.7%	8.9%
Married	54.7%	74.3%
Separated	1.6%	3.0%
Widowed	6.3%	9.9%
Divorced	32.8%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	7.5%
Kindergarten	5	12.5%
Elementary school	29	72.5%
High school	3	7.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.8%

Public administration 21.1%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.9%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	21.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	34.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	24.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	266	95.3%
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)	279	100.0%
Born in same state	279	100.0%
Born in different state	186	66.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	48	17.2%
French	36	12.9%
Italian	33	11.8%
Arab	27	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	2.2%
English	4	1.4%
Irish	3	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.6%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59453

What city is ZIP code 59453 in?

ZIP code 59453 is primarily assigned to Judith Gap, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59453 in?

ZIP code 59453 falls within Wheatland County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59453 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 59453 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59453 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 59453 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59453?

18% of residents in ZIP code 59453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 59453 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59453 in?

ZIP code 59453 observes the MST timezone.