59761 ZIP Code — Wisdom, MT

Beaverhead County, Montana

ZIP code 59761 is located in Wisdom, Montana, within Beaverhead County. It covers approximately 1,035.20 square miles and serves a population of 310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59761

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 $252,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59761 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

310

population

1,035.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wisdom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59871 Sula (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	310
Population density	310 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1,035.20 sq mi
Water area	2.02 sq mi
Latitude	45.7414
Longitude	-113.5547
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	29.0%	52.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	28.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

310

Population

310

People per sq mi

60.8

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$65,115

Per capita income

$252,500

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	2.9%
18 and over	301	97.1%
65 and over	133	42.9%
Median age	60.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	301	96.2%
Two or more races	9	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.0%	52.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	28.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 26.9%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	26.9%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.8%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 21.8%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,500
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.6%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	50.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	57.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	57	39.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.3%
Households with children under 18	3	2.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	61.4%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	26.6%
Married	43.8%	61.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	3.1%	1.4%
Divorced	23.5%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1	12.5%
High school	4	50.0%
College / grad school	3	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.6%

Construction 20.3%

Information 13.9%

Other services 13.4%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Retail trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.1%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	23.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	306	98.7%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	2	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	309	99.7%
Born in same state	309	99.7%
Born in different state	180	58.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	20%
Italian	49	15.8%
Polish	21	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.6%
Dutch	6	1.9%
English	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59761

What city is ZIP code 59761 in?

ZIP code 59761 is primarily assigned to Wisdom, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59761 in?

ZIP code 59761 falls within Beaverhead County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59761 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 59761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59761 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 59761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 59761?

ZIP code 59761 has an estimated population of 310 residents.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59761?

The median household income in ZIP code 59761 is $58,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59761 in?

ZIP code 59761 observes the MST timezone.