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Sheridan County
Medicine Lake, MT
59247
59247 ZIP Code — Medicine Lake, MT
Sheridan County, Montana
ZIP code 59247 is located in
Medicine Lake ,
Montana ,
within Sheridan County .
It covers approximately 136.09 square miles and serves a population of
303 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59247
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($42,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59247 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
303
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
136.09 sq mi
Water area
0.31 sq mi
Latitude
48.4772
Longitude
-104.3782
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
31.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
18.0%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.6%
6.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$42,500
Median household income
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 56 18.5% 18 and over 247 81.5% 65 and over 63 20.8% Median age 49.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4%
Group Count % White 273 90.1% Two or more races 18 5.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
31.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
15.5%
18.0%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.6%
6.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 16.0% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 10.3% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 15.4% $100k–$150k 10.3% $150k–$200k 11.5% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $42,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,300 Median rent / month $800 Owner occupied 72.4% Renter occupied 27.6% Vacant 22.8% Single-family detached 67.3% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 24.3% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 9.9% 1970–1979 10.9% 1960–1969 12.4% 1950–1959 14.4% 1940–1949 5.0% 1939 or earlier 26.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 9.4% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 40.6% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 10.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 34.6% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 31.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.7% Electricity 16.7% Propane / LP gas 62.2% Fuel oil 9.6% No fuel used 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 56 35.9% Cohabiting couple 11 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 57 36.5% Female householder, no spouse 32 20.5% Households with children under 18 18 11.5% Households with seniors (65+) 55 35.3% Average household size 1.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.0% 15.7% Married 42.0% 50.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.2% 17.4% Divorced 18.9% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
38.2%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.8% Bachelor's or higher 22.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 22 44.0% High school 12 24.0% College / grad school 16 32.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
27.9%
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Transportation & utilities
16.4%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.5% Service 13.3% Sales & office 24.8% Natural resources & construction 21.8% Production & transportation 14.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.3% Government 24.2% Self-employed 19.4% Unpaid family workers 3.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.1% Carpool 11.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.6% Work from home 9.9% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 19.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
19.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.4% Retirement income 12.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 4.5% Food stamps / SNAP 3.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.4% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 21.8% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.3% Visited dentist 62.6% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 13.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 28.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.7% Public insurance 38.0% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 12.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 288 95.0% 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) 301 99.3% Born in same state 301 99.3% Born in different state 128 42.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.7% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 68 22.4% Italian 42 13.9% French 24 7.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 19 6.3% Dutch 8 2.6% German 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.5% Internet access 94.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59247
What city is ZIP code 59247 in?
ZIP code 59247 is primarily assigned to Medicine Lake, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59247 in?
ZIP code 59247 falls within Sheridan County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59247?
17% of residents in ZIP code 59247 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59247 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 59247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59247?
The median home value in ZIP code 59247 is $88,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59247?
The median household income in ZIP code 59247 is $42,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59247 in?
ZIP code 59247 observes the MST timezone.
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