59644 ZIP Code — Townsend, MT

Broadwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59644 is located in Townsend, Montana, within Broadwater County. It covers approximately 716.30 square miles and serves a population of 4,504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59644

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 $300,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,542. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,504

population

716.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59644

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City	Status
Townsend	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,504
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	716.30 sq mi
Water area	23.37 sq mi
Latitude	46.4777
Longitude	-111.3592
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	43.1%	47.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,504

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$62,542

Median household income

$33,664

Per capita income

$300,200

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,616

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

105

131

10–14

122

165

15–19

153

199

20–24

185

157

25–34

146

186

35–44

173

277

45–54

257

145

55–59

135

262

60–64

243

347

65–74

323

233

75–84

217

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	852	18.9%
18 and over	3,652	81.1%
65 and over	1,160	25.8%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,913	81.6%
Two or more races	451	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	293	6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	76	1.6%
Asian	25	0.5%
Other race	20	0.4%
Black or African American	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	47.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	34.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$62,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 29.5%

$500k–$1M 19.1%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$300,200
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	16.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	23.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,087	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	214	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	367	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	250	13.0%
Households with children under 18	467	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	777	40.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	24.1%
Married	59.0%	54.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.9%
Widowed	2.0%	5.5%
Divorced	19.1%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	3.1%
Kindergarten	54	6.8%
Elementary school	385	48.4%
High school	245	30.8%
College / grad school	86	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 15.6%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Public administration 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 3.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	475	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,315	95.8%
Spanish	25	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,401	97.7%
Born in same state	4,401	97.7%
Born in different state	2,142	47.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	2.3%
Not a US citizen	47	45.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	786	17.5%
Polish	593	13.2%
French	546	12.1%
Arab	170	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	131	2.9%
Dutch	30	0.7%
Irish	13	0.3%
German	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59644

What city is ZIP code 59644 in?

ZIP code 59644 is primarily assigned to Townsend, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59644 in?

ZIP code 59644 falls within Broadwater County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59644 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 59644 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59644 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 59644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59644 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 59644 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59644?

ZIP code 59644 has an estimated population of 4,504 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59644 in?

ZIP code 59644 observes the MST timezone.