59043 ZIP Code — Lame Deer, MT

Rosebud County, Montana

ZIP code 59043 is located in Lame Deer, Montana, within Rosebud County. It covers approximately 340.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59043

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $36,853. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59043 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,038
population
340.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59043

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City Status
Lame Deer Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,038
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 30
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 340.90 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 45.5330
Longitude -106.4986
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 50.8% 43.8% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 32.7% 34.8% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 18.9% 19.2%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.6% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,038
Population
9
People per sq mi
20.0
Median age
$36,853
Median household income
$12,685
Per capita income
$110,700
Median home value
$525
Median monthly rent
57.5%
Home ownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
20.8%
Unemployment
541
Housing units
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
162
Under 5
178
190
5–9
210
166
10–14
184
203
15–19
225
136
20–24
150
178
25–34
196
110
35–44
122
99
45–54
109
42
55–59
47
49
60–64
55
88
65–74
98
13
75–84
15
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,37445.2%
18 and over1,66454.8%
65 and over2277.5%
Median age20.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 94.5%
White 2.9%
Two or more races 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,88594.5%
White882.9%
Two or more races551.8%
Hispanic or Latino150.5%
Black or African American90.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.8% 43.8% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 32.7% 34.8% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 18.9% 19.2%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.6% 4.7%
Under $10k 12.9%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 16.2%
$35k–$50k 13.6%
$50k–$75k 16.7%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.9%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k16.2%
$35k–$50k13.6%
$50k–$75k16.7%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k9.2%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$36,853

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 21.1%
$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,700
Median rent / month$525
Owner occupied57.5%
Renter occupied42.5%
Vacant18.3%
Single-family detached68.6%
Large apartment buildings4.8%
Mobile homes17.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)4.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–20094.2%
1990–199911.5%
1980–198932.2%
1970–197933.7%
1960–19696.0%
1950–19595.3%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier2.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.8%
1 bedroom4.1%
2 bedrooms16.3%
3 bedrooms52.1%
4 bedrooms16.4%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.9%
1 vehicle40.2%
2 vehicles25.0%
3 or more26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity41.4%
Propane / LP gas48.2%
Wood7.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24836.6%
Cohabiting couple639.3%
Male householder, no spouse16324.1%
Female householder, no spouse20330.0%
Households with children under 1841561.3%
Households with seniors (65+)18427.2%
Average household size4.47

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married58.1%54.0%
Married26.1%28.4%
Separated1.6%1.9%
Widowed2.3%3.5%
Divorced11.8%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 13.9%
HS graduate 29.4%
Some college, no degree 27.8%
Associate's degree 13.9%
Bachelor's degree 4.5%
Graduate / professional 6.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.7%
Bachelor's or higher10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool16313.7%
Kindergarten484.0%
Elementary school55646.8%
High school32127.0%
College / grad school998.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.3%
Education & healthcare 23.9%
Agriculture & mining 10.8%
Professional & management 10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%
Retail trade 7.1%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Manufacturing 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Other services 1.4%
Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.8%
Service31.9%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction12.7%
Production & transportation6.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector51.8%
Government46.5%
Self-employed1.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool8.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home7.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.3

Poverty

All people 44.5%
Under 18 years 55.5%
18 and over 36.2%
Married-couple families 31.5%
Female-led households 50.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.5%
Retirement income4.9%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance12.4%
Food stamps / SNAP18.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.0%
High blood pressure29.6%
High cholesterol24.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma13.9%
Arthritis23.4%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer4.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking30.0%
Binge drinking22.2%
No physical activity28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression26.1%
Fair or poor health21.8%
Poor mental health19.6%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.4%
Visited dentist47.1%
Cholesterol screening82.2%
Teeth loss25.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans925.6%
Disability%
Any disability8.5%
Under 180.3%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over57.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance23.0%
Public insurance49.3%
No insurance31.0%
Uninsured under 1933.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,69888.8%
Spanish150.6%
Other Indo-European150.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,02399.5%
Born in same state3,02399.5%
Born in different state2,58285.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen150.5%
Not a US citizen15100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian371.2%
German90.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.3%
Internet access79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59043

What city is ZIP code 59043 in?

ZIP code 59043 is primarily assigned to Lame Deer, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59043 in?

ZIP code 59043 falls within Rosebud County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59043?

45% of residents in ZIP code 59043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 59043 family-oriented?

45% of residents in ZIP code 59043 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59043?

11% 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 59043?

The median home value in ZIP code 59043 is $110,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 59043 in?

ZIP code 59043 observes the MST timezone.

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