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Beaverhead County
Lima, MT
59739
59739 ZIP Code — Lima, MT
Beaverhead County, Montana
ZIP code 59739 is located in
Lima ,
Montana ,
within Beaverhead County .
It covers approximately 1,017.61 square miles and serves a population of
281 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59739
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 $171,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,094. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 59739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Lima
Preferred
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
281
Population density
281 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
1,017.61 sq mi
Water area
18.01 sq mi
Latitude
44.6352
Longitude
-112.1909
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
52.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
28.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
14.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,094
Median household income
$171,300
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 47 16.7% 18 and over 234 83.3% 65 and over 101 35.9% Median age 50.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 261 90.3% Two or more races 14 4.8% Hispanic or Latino 8 2.8% Other race 6 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
52.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.9%
28.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
14.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 12.6% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 22.4% $50k–$75k 34.3% $100k–$150k 13.3% $150k–$200k 4.9% Median income $51,094
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.8% Renter occupied 11.2% Vacant 53.6% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.7% Median rooms 4.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.6% 2000–2009 5.5% 1990–1999 9.4% 1980–1989 12.3% 1970–1979 12.3% 1960–1969 3.9% 1950–1959 2.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 50.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.1% 1 bedroom 17.9% 2 bedrooms 32.8% 3 bedrooms 26.6% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 4.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 9.1% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 59.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 20.3% Propane / LP gas 30.8% Fuel oil 2.8% Wood 45.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 66 46.2% Cohabiting couple 8 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 45 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 24 16.8% Households with children under 18 22 15.4% Households with seniors (65+) 73 51.0% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.5% 2.9% Married 43.5% 76.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.6% 16.2% Divorced 25.4% 4.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.6% Bachelor's or higher 19.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 4 57.1% High school 3 42.9% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
12.6%
Public administration
8.7%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Education & healthcare
4.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.8% Service 19.4% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 5.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 49.5% Government 43.7% Self-employed 6.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.4% Carpool 3.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 25.2% Work from home 4.9% Other means 11.7% Avg commute (minutes) 7.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.4% Retirement income 16.8% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 20.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.5% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 20.1% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 11.7% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 15.0%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.8% 65 and over 40.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.0% Public insurance 67.3% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 10.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 256 91.1% 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) 281 100.0% Born in same state 281 100.0% Born in different state 126 44.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 56 19.9% Italian 48 17.1% English 36 12.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 9 3.2% Arab 9 3.2% Dutch 5 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.9% Internet access 72.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59739
What city is ZIP code 59739 in?
ZIP code 59739 is primarily assigned to Lima, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59739 in?
ZIP code 59739 falls within Beaverhead County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59739 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 59739 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59739 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 59739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 59739 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 59739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59739?
21% of residents in ZIP code 59739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 59739 in?
ZIP code 59739 observes the MST timezone.
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