59544 ZIP Code — Whitewater, MT

Phillips County, Montana

ZIP code 59544 is located in Whitewater, Montana, within Phillips County. It covers approximately 433.61 square miles and serves a population of 177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

177
population
433.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59544

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City Status
Whitewater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
59261 Saco (14.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 177
Population density 0 / sq mi
State FIPS 30
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 433.61 sq mi
Water area 1.95 sq mi
Latitude 48.8395
Longitude -107.4036
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 53.8% 53.6% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 33.1% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 10.7% 19.2%
Over $200k 8.8% 2.5% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

177
Population
40.1
Median age
$40,208
Median household income
$27,833
Per capita income
$245,500
Median home value
$285
Median monthly rent
60.2%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
78
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
10
9
5–9
7
7
10–14
5
2
15–19
1
2
20–24
1
12
25–34
10
12
35–44
10
8
45–54
6
16
55–59
14
5
60–64
5
9
65–74
8
2
75–84
2
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185430.5%
18 and over12369.5%
65 and over2212.4%
Median age40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or more races 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
GroupCount%
White15581.6%
Hispanic or Latino136.8%
Two or more races136.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native94.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.8% 53.6% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 23.8% 33.1% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 13.8% 10.7% 19.2%
Over $200k 8.8% 2.5% 4.7%
$10k–$15k 12.0%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 26.5%
$35k–$50k 13.3%
$50k–$75k 24.1%
$75k–$100k 2.4%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k12.0%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k26.5%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k24.1%
$75k–$100k2.4%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$40,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 16.0%
$100k–$150k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 26.0%
$300k–$500k 6.0%
$500k–$1M 26.0%
$1M+ 12.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$245,500
Median rent / month$285
Owner occupied60.2%
Renter occupied39.8%
Vacant25.2%
Single-family detached63.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)1.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20093.6%
1990–199927.0%
1980–198921.6%
1970–19796.3%
1960–19693.6%
1950–195912.6%
1940–19499.0%
1939 or earlier14.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom15.3%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms33.3%
4 bedrooms16.2%
5+ bedrooms11.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle10.8%
2 vehicles36.1%
3 or more53.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.9%
Electricity6.0%
Propane / LP gas27.7%
Fuel oil2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3542.2%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2428.9%
Female householder, no spouse2428.9%
Households with children under 182732.5%
Households with seniors (65+)1922.9%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.1%13.8%
Married55.9%53.4%
Separated2.9%19.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced19.1%13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 10.8%
Some college, no degree 45.8%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 23.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool29.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1676.2%
High school314.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 46.9%
Education & healthcare 18.8%
Public administration 10.4%
Construction 8.3%
Professional & management 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Retail trade 2.1%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts57.3%
Service7.3%
Sales & office11.5%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation6.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.1%
Government29.2%
Self-employed17.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone58.3%
Carpool2.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk18.8%
Work from home9.4%
Other means11.5%
Avg commute (minutes)14.9

Poverty

All people 19.2%
Under 18 years 20.4%
18 and over 18.7%
Married-couple families 31.4%
Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.9%
Retirement income8.4%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.4%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking20.9%
No physical activity24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.6%
Visited dentist58.0%
Cholesterol screening87.1%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans97.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 189.3%
18–64 years2.0%
65 and over68.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.5%
Public insurance42.9%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only15487.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)16693.8%
Born in same state16693.8%
Born in different state11866.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen116.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish2715.3%
Dutch2715.3%
Arab2715.3%
AncestryCount%
French1810.2%
German84.5%
Italian74%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.9%
Internet access98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59544

What city is ZIP code 59544 in?

ZIP code 59544 is primarily assigned to Whitewater, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59544 in?

ZIP code 59544 falls within Phillips County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59544 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 59544 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59544?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59544 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59544?

The median household income in ZIP code 59544 is $40,208, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 59544?

ZIP code 59544 has an estimated population of 177 residents.

What timezone is ZIP code 59544 in?

ZIP code 59544 observes the MST timezone.

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