59868 ZIP Code — Seeley Lake, MT

Missoula County, Montana

ZIP code 59868 is located in Seeley Lake, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 256.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,944 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($44,881) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 59868 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,944

population

256.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seeley Lake	Acceptable
Seeley Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59826 Condon (13.7 mi) 59821 Arlee (19 mi) 59823 Bonner (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,944
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	256.04 sq mi
Water area	7.03 sq mi
Latitude	47.2471
Longitude	-113.6182
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	56.1%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,944

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$44,881

Median household income

$39,612

Per capita income

$287,700

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,517

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

126

25–34

103

35–44

125

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

252

65–74

205

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	10.4%
18 and over	1,741	89.6%
65 and over	788	40.5%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Asian 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,741	88.2%
Two or more races	103	5.2%
Asian	100	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.7%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$44,881

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 14.4%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$287,700
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.8%
Wood	30.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	529	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	244	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	121	13.1%
Households with children under 18	158	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	540	58.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	8.3%
Married	59.8%	65.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.7%
Widowed	13.4%	16.7%
Divorced	10.7%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	13.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	98	38.6%
High school	46	18.1%
College / grad school	75	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.3%

Retail trade 17.0%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Professional & management 8.9%

Other services 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Information 4.1%

Education & healthcare 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	23.9%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	20.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.6%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	303	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,886	97.0%
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)	1,780	91.6%
Born in same state	1,730	89.0%
Born in different state	884	45.5%
Foreign born	50	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	164	8.4%
Not a US citizen	97	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	337	17.3%
French	256	13.2%
Arab	250	12.9%
Polish	202	10.4%
German	37	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.8%
Irish	6	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59868

What city is ZIP code 59868 in?

ZIP code 59868 is primarily assigned to Seeley Lake, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59868 in?

ZIP code 59868 falls within Missoula County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59868 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 59868 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59868 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 59868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59868 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 59868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59868 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 59868 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59868 in?

ZIP code 59868 observes the MST timezone.