59006 ZIP Code — Ballantine, MT

Yellowstone County, Montana

ZIP code 59006 is located in Ballantine, Montana, within Yellowstone County. It covers approximately 61.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59006

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $38,472. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 59006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,132

population

61.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ballantine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59037 Huntley (5.3 mi) 59064 Pompeys Pillar (11.9 mi) 59079 Shepherd (18.2 mi) 59105 Billings (18.3 mi) 59088 Worden (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,132
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	61.85 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.8947
Longitude	-108.1141
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	68.3%	39.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	32.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	21.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	6.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,132

Population

People per sq mi

30.4

Median age

$38,472

Median household income

$22,590

Per capita income

$236,000

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

65.4%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

319

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

130

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	415	36.7%
18 and over	717	63.3%
65 and over	230	20.3%
Median age	30.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%

Two or more races 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	979	86.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	9.1%
Two or more races	50	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.3%	39.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	32.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	21.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.5%	6.5%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 41.1%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	41.1%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,472

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 60.5%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,000
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	65.4%
Renter occupied	34.6%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	4.2%
3 bedrooms	72.7%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	19.3%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	73.9%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	28	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	65	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	187	42.0%
Households with children under 18	186	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	42.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	9.6%
Married	49.9%	43.8%
Separated	0.0%	8.7%
Widowed	1.7%	25.4%
Divorced	10.5%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	8.7%
Kindergarten	5	1.4%
Elementary school	219	59.5%
High school	76	20.7%
College / grad school	36	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Transportation & utilities 19.7%

Professional & management 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Public administration 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	7.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 42.0%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	64.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	92.7%
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)	1,132	100.0%
Born in same state	1,132	100.0%
Born in different state	735	64.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	11.9%
Arab	119	10.5%
French	66	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	4.6%
English	26	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59006

What city is ZIP code 59006 in?

ZIP code 59006 is primarily assigned to Ballantine, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59006 in?

ZIP code 59006 falls within Yellowstone County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59006 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 59006 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 59006 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 59006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59006?

24% of residents in ZIP code 59006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59006?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 59006 in?

ZIP code 59006 observes the MST timezone.