59274 ZIP Code — Vida, MT

Mccone County, Montana

ZIP code 59274 is located in Vida, Montana, within Mccone County. It covers approximately 298.42 square miles and serves a population of 287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59274

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,318. 59% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

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 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59274 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

287

population

298.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59274

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City	Status
Vida	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	287
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	298.42 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	47.8363
Longitude	-105.4217
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	38.5%	44.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	33.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

287

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$59,318

Median household income

$37,180

Per capita income

$107,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

0.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

181

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	20.2%
18 and over	229	79.8%
65 and over	93	32.4%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 11.5%

Group	Count	%
White	254	88.5%
Two or more races	33	11.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	44.2%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	33.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.9%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 25.7%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	25.7%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$59,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	37.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	43.6%
Fuel oil	19.3%
Wood	3.6%
No fuel used	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	20	14.3%
Households with children under 18	18	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	53.6%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.9%	23.2%
Married	65.4%	67.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	21.3%	8.9%
Divorced	5.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.8%
Kindergarten	3	5.8%
Elementary school	31	59.6%
High school	10	19.2%
College / grad school	6	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%

Agriculture & mining 19.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 3.0%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	1.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.1%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 0.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.3%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	275	95.8%
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)	286	99.7%
Born in same state	286	99.7%
Born in different state	209	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	99	34.5%
Italian	26	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	6.6%
Arab	13	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	70.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59274

What city is ZIP code 59274 in?

ZIP code 59274 is primarily assigned to Vida, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59274 in?

ZIP code 59274 falls within Mccone County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59274 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 59274 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59274 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 59274 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59274 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 59274 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59274 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 59274 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59274 in?

ZIP code 59274 observes the MST timezone.