59001 ZIP Code — Absarokee, MT

Stillwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59001 is located in Absarokee, Montana, within Stillwater County. It covers approximately 142.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59001

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 $295,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,120) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 53% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 59001 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,337

population

142.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Absarokee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59071 Roscoe (12.8 mi) 59028 Fishtail (14.7 mi) 59033 Greycliff (14.8 mi) 59069 Reed Point (17.2 mi) 59019 Columbus (18.7 mi) 59052 Mc Leod (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,337
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	142.76 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	45.5253
Longitude	-109.6007
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	35.9%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,337

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$76,120

Median household income

$66,826

Per capita income

$295,600

Median home value

$863

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

647

Housing units

36.2%

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

154

65–74

171

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	15.6%
18 and over	1,128	84.4%
65 and over	450	33.7%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,256	93.4%
Two or more races	76	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$76,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 15.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$295,600
Median rent / month	$863
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.2%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Wood	11.1%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	113	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	176	26.4%
Households with children under 18	105	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	330	49.5%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	16.3%
Married	75.1%	59.2%
Separated	0.9%	1.5%
Widowed	5.2%	17.3%
Divorced	6.7%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	14.1%
Kindergarten	18	9.4%
Elementary school	83	43.2%
High school	38	19.8%
College / grad school	26	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.5%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.1%
Carpool	28.1%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 17.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	172	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,270	95.0%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,301	97.3%
Born in same state	1,301	97.3%
Born in different state	642	48.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.7%
Not a US citizen	24	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	15%
Polish	194	14.5%
French	194	14.5%
English	90	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	10	0.7%
German	6	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59001

What city is ZIP code 59001 in?

ZIP code 59001 is primarily assigned to Absarokee, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59001 in?

ZIP code 59001 falls within Stillwater County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59001 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 59001 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59001 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 59001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59001 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59001 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59001 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 59001 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59001 in?

ZIP code 59001 observes the MST timezone.