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Madison County
Alder, MT
59710
59710 ZIP Code — Alder, MT
Madison County, Montana
ZIP code 59710 is located in
Alder ,
Montana ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 671.98 square miles and serves a population of
243 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59710
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $453,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The gap between median ($42,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
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City
Status
Alder
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
243
Population density
0 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
671.98 sq mi
Water area
1.53 sq mi
Latitude
45.0783
Longitude
-112.1137
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.3%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.9%
5.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$42,083
Median household income
$453,800
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 36 14.8% 18 and over 207 85.2% 65 and over 92 37.9% Median age 57.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 241 99.2% Two or more races 2 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.3%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
30.1%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.9%
5.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 35.1% $50k–$75k 7.2% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 4.5% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 8.1% Median income $42,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $453,800 Median rent / month $695 Owner occupied 73.9% Renter occupied 26.1% Vacant 43.4% Single-family detached 84.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.2% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.30
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.1% 2000–2009 17.9% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 1.0% 1950–1959 3.1% 1940–1949 8.7% 1939 or earlier 28.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 18.9% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 32.1% 4 bedrooms 16.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 20.7% 2 vehicles 45.0% 3 or more 34.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.8% Electricity 8.1% Propane / LP gas 62.2% Wood 25.2% Solar 2.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 58.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 29 26.1% Female householder, no spouse 17 15.3% Households with children under 18 16 14.4% Households with seniors (65+) 58 52.3% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.0% 11.0% Married 60.8% 74.7% Separated 1.6% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 2.2% Divorced 12.0% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 30.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 10.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 23 59.0% High school 9 23.1% College / grad school 3 7.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
35.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Professional & management
8.8%
Education & healthcare
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.2% Service 14.2% Sales & office 15.0% Natural resources & construction 31.9% Production & transportation 9.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.4% Government 11.5% Self-employed 19.5% Unpaid family workers 2.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 62.4% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 18.3% Work from home 16.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.1% Retirement income 18.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.8% High blood pressure 32.0% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 21.6% No physical activity 20.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 13.2% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.3% Visited dentist 62.9% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 12.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 12 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.7% Under 18 30.6% 18–64 years 13.9% 65 and over 35.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.4% Public insurance 53.5% No insurance 11.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 239 98.4% Spanish 6 2.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 2.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 237 97.5% Born in same state 237 97.5% Born in different state 144 59.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 2.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 71 29.2% French 34 14% Polish 23 9.5% English 20 8.2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 14 5.8% Norwegian 4 1.6% Arab 2 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.7% Internet access 84.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59710
What city is ZIP code 59710 in?
ZIP code 59710 is primarily assigned to Alder, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59710 in?
ZIP code 59710 falls within Madison County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59710 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 59710 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59710 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 59710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59710?
The median home value in ZIP code 59710 is $453,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59710?
The median household income in ZIP code 59710 is $42,083, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59710 in?
ZIP code 59710 observes the MST timezone.
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