59061 ZIP Code — Nye, MT

Stillwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59061 is located in Nye, Montana, within Stillwater County. It covers approximately 173.27 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59061

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 $391,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 62% 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 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 39% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 59061 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

173.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nye	Acceptable
Nye	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	173.27 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	45.3562
Longitude	-109.8386
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	24.4%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

67.0

Median age

$81,250

Median household income

$62,586

Per capita income

$391,700

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

311

Housing units

38.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17	7.0%
18 and over	225	93.0%
65 and over	143	59.1%
Median age	67.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Asian 4.1%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	223	91%
Asian	10	4.1%
Two or more races	9	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.4%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$81,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 39.7%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$391,700
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	54.7%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	21.9%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.0%
Propane / LP gas	72.5%
Wood	24.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	31.5%
Female householder, no spouse	29	19.5%
Households with children under 18	13	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	65.1%
Average household size	1.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	7.6%
Married	64.5%	68.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	2.5%	11.4%
Divorced	20.7%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 7.1%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	4.8%
Kindergarten	2	9.5%
Elementary school	12	57.1%
High school	1	4.8%
College / grad school	5	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.5%

Finance & real estate 18.8%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	3.1%
Natural resources & construction	35.9%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.9%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	43.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	23.2%
Carpool	26.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	39.1%
Other means	11.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.3

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.7%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	68.4%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	99.2%
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)	238	98.3%
Born in same state	238	98.3%
Born in different state	88	36.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	39	16.1%
Polish	39	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	8.7%
French	11	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.6%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59061

What city is ZIP code 59061 in?

ZIP code 59061 is primarily assigned to Nye, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59061 in?

ZIP code 59061 falls within Stillwater County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59061 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 59061 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59061 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 59061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59061 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 59061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59061 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 59061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59061 in?

ZIP code 59061 observes the MST timezone.