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Rosebud County
Ashland, MT
59003
59003 ZIP Code — Ashland, MT
Rosebud County, Montana
ZIP code 59003 is located in
Ashland ,
Montana ,
within Rosebud County .
It covers approximately 751.11 square miles and serves a population of
1,125 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59003
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,300. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $43,698. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 59003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,125
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
751.11 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
45.5487
Longitude
-106.2849
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
43.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
34.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,698
Median household income
$164,300
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 180 16.0% 18 and over 945 84.0% 65 and over 263 23.4% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
49.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 559 49.3% White 478 42.2% Two or more races 64 5.6% Asian 23 2% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.8% Black or African American 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
43.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
34.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 19.0% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 3.0% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 8.4% $75k–$100k 12.2% $100k–$150k 19.4% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $43,698
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $164,300 Median rent / month $572 Owner occupied 35.7% Renter occupied 64.3% Vacant 22.4% Single-family detached 51.8% Large apartment buildings 14.9% Mobile homes 16.5% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.45
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 28.8% 1990–1999 10.0% 1980–1989 10.0% 1970–1979 20.8% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 9.0% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 6.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.5% 1 bedroom 16.8% 2 bedrooms 27.7% 3 bedrooms 35.5% 4 bedrooms 7.9% 5+ bedrooms 5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.0% 1 vehicle 35.7% 2 vehicles 14.6% 3 or more 30.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.6% Electricity 38.7% Propane / LP gas 52.9% Wood 3.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 184 36.9% Cohabiting couple 31 6.2% Male householder, no spouse 84 16.8% Female householder, no spouse 200 40.1% Households with children under 18 95 19.0% Households with seniors (65+) 236 47.3% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 30.7% Married 49.3% 35.5% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 4.2% 24.9% Divorced 8.0% 8.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.9% Bachelor's or higher 16.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 12.8% Kindergarten 12 8.5% Elementary school 36 25.5% High school 16 11.3% College / grad school 59 41.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
52.2%
Agriculture & mining
16.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Professional & management
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.9% Service 25.7% Sales & office 12.6% Natural resources & construction 5.7% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.4% Government 19.9% Self-employed 15.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 62.2% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.7% Walk 18.6% Work from home 10.1% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 12.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.9% Retirement income 10.8% Supplemental Security 10.6% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 15.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 31.7% High cholesterol 29.3% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.6% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 25.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 25.1% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 4.4%
Disability % Any disability 27.1% Under 18 10.3% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 69.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.0% Public insurance 56.9% No insurance 5.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,072 95.3% Spanish 37 3.5% 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) 1,102 98.0% Born in same state 1,091 97.0% Born in different state 586 52.1% Foreign born 11 1.0% Naturalized citizen 23 2.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 136 12.1% French 125 11.1% Arab 36 3.2%
Ancestry Count % English 20 1.8% Polish 11 1% Dutch 10 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.4% Internet access 78.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59003
What city is ZIP code 59003 in?
ZIP code 59003 is primarily assigned to Ashland, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59003 in?
ZIP code 59003 falls within Rosebud County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59003 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 59003 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59003?
25% of residents in ZIP code 59003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59003 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 59003 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59003?
The median home value in ZIP code 59003 is $164,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 59003 in?
ZIP code 59003 observes the MST timezone.
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