59055 ZIP Code — Melville, MT

Sweet Grass County, Montana

ZIP code 59055 is located in Melville, Montana, within Sweet Grass County. It covers approximately 227.48 square miles and serves a population of 123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

123

population

227.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59011 Big Timber (16.9 mi) 59067 Rapelje (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	123
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	227.48 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	46.0651
Longitude	-109.6502
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	64.7%	43.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	41.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	13.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

123

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$95,000

Median household income

$26,505

Per capita income

$225,000

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

43.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	48.0%
18 and over	64	52.0%
65 and over	16	13.0%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	116	89.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	5.4%
Two or more races	7	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	43.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	41.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	13.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.9%	2.2%	4.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	25.0%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$95,000

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,000
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	43.8%
Renter occupied	56.3%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.3%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	46.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	62.5%
Wood	31.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	93.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	18	56.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	28.1%
Average household size	3.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	13.5%
Married	76.9%	86.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.3%

Some college, no degree 40.6%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 35.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	72.1%
High school	12	27.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 72.4%

Construction 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Retail trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	3.4%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	32.8%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	3.4%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	6.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	31.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	113	91.9%
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)	113	91.9%
Born in same state	113	91.9%
Born in different state	74	60.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	8.1%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	8.9%
Polish	5	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	2.4%
Arab	3	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59055

What city is ZIP code 59055 in?

ZIP code 59055 is primarily assigned to Melville, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59055 in?

ZIP code 59055 falls within Sweet Grass County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59055 family-oriented?

48% of residents in ZIP code 59055 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 59055 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 59055 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 59055 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 59055 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59055?

ZIP code 59055 has an estimated population of 123 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59055 in?

ZIP code 59055 observes the MST timezone.