59456 ZIP Code — Ledger, MT
Pondera County, Montana
ZIP code 59456 is located in Ledger, Montana, within Pondera County. It covers approximately 424.42 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
194
population
424.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59456 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59456
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ledger | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 424.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 21.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.2853 |
| Longitude | -111.7527 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 43.9% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 64.8% | 36.1% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
33.9
Median age
$40,208
Median household income
$33,244
Per capita income
$261,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
41.7%
Home ownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
11
16
5–9
10
26
25–34
16
9
35–44
6
11
45–54
6
12
55–59
8
19
60–64
12
8
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 56 | 28.9% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 71.1% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 6.7% |
| Median age | 33.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 43.9% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 64.8% | 36.1% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 4.7% |
$15k–$25k
41.7%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$200k+
16.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 41.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $200k+ | 16.7% |
| Median income | $40,208 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
40.0%
$200k–$300k
43.3%
$300k–$500k
16.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter occupied | 58.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 27.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 37.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 56.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.8% |
| Electricity | 2.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.3% |
| Fuel oil | 18.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 44 | 61.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 28 | 38.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 27 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 18.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Married | 68.2% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
28.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
16.7%
Bachelor's degree
1.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 60.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 26 | 100.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
66.7%
Manufacturing
19.0%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.4% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 41.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 59.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 48.2% |
| Work from home | 14.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
30.9%
Under 18 years
62.5%
18 and over
18.1%
Married-couple families
34.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.1% |
| Retirement income | 34.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 18.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 18.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 13 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 33.0% |
| Public insurance | 79.9% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 164 | 84.5% |
| 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) | 184 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 184 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 171 | 88.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 58 | 29.9% |
| Italian | 33 | 17% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13 | 6.7% |
| French | 2 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 61.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59456
What city is ZIP code 59456 in?
ZIP code 59456 is primarily assigned to Ledger, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59456 in?
ZIP code 59456 falls within Toole County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59456?
31% of residents in ZIP code 59456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 59456 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 59456 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 59456 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 59456 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59456?
The median household income in ZIP code 59456 is $40,208, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59456 in?
ZIP code 59456 observes the MST timezone.