59643 ZIP Code — Toston, MT

Broadwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59643 is located in Toston, Montana, within Broadwater County. It covers approximately 274.00 square miles and serves a population of 680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59643

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,853. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

680

population

274.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59643

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City	Status
Toston	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	680
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	274.00 sq mi
Water area	2.01 sq mi
Latitude	46.1863
Longitude	-111.3486
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	74.9%	47.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	34.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

680

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$32,853

Median household income

$21,128

Per capita income

$210,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	16.6%
18 and over	567	83.4%
65 and over	202	29.7%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 6.9%

Group	Count	%
White	633	93.1%
Two or more races	47	6.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.9%	47.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	34.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 24.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	1.9%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$32,853

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 38.4%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 30.3%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	28.9%
2000–2009	30.3%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	58.9%
Wood	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	99	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	100	31.3%
Households with children under 18	73	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	56.1%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.4%	6.5%
Married	68.2%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.1%	21.0%
Divorced	13.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	12.7%
Elementary school	28	50.9%
High school	20	36.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.3%

Agriculture & mining 21.4%

Transportation & utilities 19.5%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Construction 1.9%

Retail trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.4%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	29.2%
Natural resources & construction	46.8%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.1%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.1%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	9.7%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	629	92.5%
Spanish	16	2.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	2.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	680	100.0%
Born in same state	680	100.0%
Born in different state	393	57.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	147	21.6%
French	64	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	56.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59643

What city is ZIP code 59643 in?

ZIP code 59643 is primarily assigned to Toston, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59643 in?

ZIP code 59643 falls within Broadwater County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59643 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 59643 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59643 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 59643 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59643 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 59643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59643 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 59643 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59643 in?

ZIP code 59643 observes the MST timezone.