59762 ZIP Code — Wise River, MT

Beaverhead County, Montana

ZIP code 59762 is located in Wise River, Montana, within Beaverhead County. It covers approximately 521.02 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59762

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,411) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 59762 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

212

population

521.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59762

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City	Status
Wise River	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	212
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	521.02 sq mi
Water area	1.43 sq mi
Latitude	45.7468
Longitude	-113.1322
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	53.4%	52.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	28.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

212

Population

64.8

Median age

$52,411

Median household income

$43,386

Per capita income

$405,300

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

34.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	9	4.2%
18 and over	203	95.8%
65 and over	105	49.5%
Median age	64.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Other race 10.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	182	77.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	10.2%
Other race	24	10.2%
Two or more races	4	1.7%
Asian	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	52.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	28.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.7%	4.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 29.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	29.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$52,411

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 36.7%

$500k–$1M 18.4%

$1M+ 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$405,300
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	52.4%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	25.8%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	14.2%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	35.1%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	44.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	22.4%
Propane / LP gas	42.1%
Wood	29.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	30	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	19.6%
Households with children under 18	6	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	59.8%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	10.6%
Married	71.7%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	11.5%
Divorced	6.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	34.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Construction 10.9%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Retail trade 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.4%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	50.5%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.6%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	62.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	207	97.6%
Spanish	14	6.8%
Other Indo-European	14	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	198	93.4%
Born in same state	198	93.4%
Born in different state	97	45.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	6.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	25%
Italian	23	10.8%
Polish	15	7.1%
Arab	8	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	1.9%
German	2	0.9%
Dutch	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59762

What city is ZIP code 59762 in?

ZIP code 59762 is primarily assigned to Wise River, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59762 in?

ZIP code 59762 falls within Beaverhead County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59762 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 59762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59762 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 59762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59762 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 59762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59762?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59762 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59762 in?

ZIP code 59762 observes the MST timezone.