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Lewis And Clark County
Wolf Creek, MT
59648
59648 ZIP Code — Wolf Creek, MT
Lewis And Clark County, Montana
ZIP code 59648 is located in
Wolf Creek ,
Montana ,
within Lewis And Clark County .
It covers approximately 704.96 square miles and serves a population of
335 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59648
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 $319,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($66,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% 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 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59648 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
335
Population density
0 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
704.96 sq mi
Water area
7.85 sq mi
Latitude
46.9666
Longitude
-111.9338
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
37.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
25.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.8%
4.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$66,500
Median household income
$319,200
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 14 4.2% 18 and over 321 95.8% 65 and over 117 34.9% Median age 60.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 319 95.2% Two or more races 15 4.5% Asian 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.0%
37.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
42.9%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
25.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.8%
4.9%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 2.9% $25k–$35k 10.6% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 12.9% $100k–$150k 19.4% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 7.1% Median income $66,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $319,200 Median rent / month $964 Owner occupied 72.9% Renter occupied 27.1% Vacant 72.6% Single-family detached 88.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.86
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.9% 2000–2009 12.7% 1990–1999 21.5% 1980–1989 5.5% 1970–1979 18.7% 1960–1969 14.8% 1950–1959 6.1% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 8.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.8% 1 bedroom 19.0% 2 bedrooms 40.3% 3 bedrooms 21.8% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.2% 1 vehicle 15.3% 2 vehicles 33.5% 3 or more 50.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.1% Electricity 17.1% Propane / LP gas 54.7% Wood 19.4% Solar 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 113 66.5% Cohabiting couple 4 2.4% Male householder, no spouse 33 19.4% Female householder, no spouse 20 11.8% Households with children under 18 8 4.7% Households with seniors (65+) 88 51.8% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.8% 5.3% Married 67.4% 74.2% Separated 0.0% 0.7% Widowed 2.9% 2.6% Divorced 9.9% 17.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.0%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 25.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 10.5% Elementary school 5 26.3% High school 2 10.5% College / grad school 10 52.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Professional & management
6.1%
Education & healthcare
6.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.4% Service 9.8% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 27.6% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.0% Government 19.6% Self-employed 20.9% Unpaid family workers 5.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 45.3% Carpool 19.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.5% Work from home 25.5% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 32.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.2% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 11.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.2% High blood pressure 33.9% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 29.2% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.4% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 19.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.2% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 65.7% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 27.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.9% Public insurance 48.1% No insurance 7.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 330 98.5% 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) 325 97.0% Born in same state 325 97.0% Born in different state 129 38.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 3.0% Not a US citizen 10 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 53 15.8% French 38 11.3% Polish 30 9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 29 8.7% English 11 3.3% German 3 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.7% Internet access 92.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59648
What city is ZIP code 59648 in?
ZIP code 59648 is primarily assigned to Wolf Creek, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59648 in?
ZIP code 59648 falls within Lewis And Clark County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59648 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 59648 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59648 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 59648 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59648 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 59648 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59648?
The median home value in ZIP code 59648 is $319,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 59648 in?
ZIP code 59648 observes the MST timezone.
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