Pondera County, MT ZIP Codes
Montana (MT) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
5,994
population (2021)
-2.6%
pop change since 2010
30073
FIPS code
Pondera County ZIP code map
About Pondera County
Pondera County is located in Montana and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,994 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.6% from 6,153 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pondera County is 30073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,994 |
| 2010 population | 6,153 |
| Change | -2.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| FIPS code | 30073 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pondera County
ZIP codes for Pondera County, MT (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59416 | Brady | Pondera | View map |
| 59425 | Conrad | Pondera | View map |
| 59432 | Dupuyer | Pondera | View map |
| 59448 | Heart Butte | Pondera | View map |
| 59456 | Ledger | Pondera | View map |
| 59486 | Valier | Pondera | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,281
Population
43.4
Median age
$60,461
Median household income
$32,421
Per capita income
$156,000
Median home value
$802
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
1,930
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
176
Under 5
149
180
5–9
151
176
10–14
148
186
15–19
156
114
20–24
96
296
25–34
249
332
35–44
280
305
45–54
256
191
55–59
161
259
60–64
218
357
65–74
301
207
75–84
175
88
85+
74
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,160 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,121 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,202 | 23.8% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,767 | 88.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 313 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 | 2% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $60,461 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.1%
$50k–$100k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
12.7%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,000 |
| Median rent / month | $802 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 46.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.4% |
| Electricity | 13.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,115 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 164 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 280 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 439 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 509 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 847 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.1% | 27.2% |
| Married | 54.1% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 70 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 517 | 48.5% |
| High school | 203 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 171 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
30.5%
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
8.8%
Public administration
6.8%
Professional & management
6.3%
Wholesale trade
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Construction
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.3% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.7% |
| Government | 21.0% |
| Self-employed | 15.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.4% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 12.1% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
18.3%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
44.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 377 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.6% |
| Public insurance | 56.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,956 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 77 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,175 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,155 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,727 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 106 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 30.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 652 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 589 | 11.2% |
| English | 411 | 7.8% |
| French | 340 | 6.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 258 | 4.9% |
| German | 111 | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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