59050 ZIP Code — Lodge Grass, MT

Big Horn County, Montana

ZIP code 59050 is located in Lodge Grass, Montana, within Big Horn County. It covers approximately 738.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59050

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 $169,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $62,679. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,602

population

738.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lodge Grass	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59075 Saint Xavier (13.6 mi) 59089 Wyola (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,602
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	738.74 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	45.2802
Longitude	-107.8550
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	43.8%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,602

Population

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

$62,679

Median household income

$20,173

Per capita income

$169,600

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

361

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	523	32.6%
18 and over	1,079	67.4%
65 and over	132	8.2%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 82.8%

White 14.9%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,327	82.8%
White	238	14.9%
Two or more races	37	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	52.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	28.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$62,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,600
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	5.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	62.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	11.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	54	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	88	25.4%
Households with children under 18	169	48.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	31.1%
Average household size	4.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	32.6%
Married	42.9%	40.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.9%
Widowed	2.1%	12.1%
Divorced	12.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.4%
Kindergarten	41	8.2%
Elementary school	256	51.1%
High school	89	17.8%
College / grad school	83	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Agriculture & mining 21.0%

Public administration 14.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.1%
Government	36.2%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.9%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	25.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 47.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	26.4%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	0.2%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.8%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	32.3%
Uninsured under 19	23.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,468	91.6%
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)	1,602	100.0%
Born in same state	1,600	99.9%
Born in different state	1,277	79.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	0.8%
Polish	9	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.7%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59050

What city is ZIP code 59050 in?

ZIP code 59050 is primarily assigned to Lodge Grass, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59050 in?

ZIP code 59050 falls within Big Horn County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59050 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 59050 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59050?

25% of residents in ZIP code 59050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59050 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 59050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59050?

The median home value in ZIP code 59050 is $169,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 59050 in?

ZIP code 59050 observes the MST timezone.