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Carbon County
Belfry, MT
59008
59008 ZIP Code — Belfry, MT
Carbon County, Montana
ZIP code 59008 is located in
Belfry ,
Montana ,
within Carbon County .
It covers approximately 126.19 square miles and serves a population of
420 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59008
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($82,969) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59008 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
420
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
126.19 sq mi
Water area
0.79 sq mi
Latitude
45.0726
Longitude
-109.1322
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
41.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
35.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
17.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
19.1%
5.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$82,969
Median household income
$255,000
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 62 14.8% 18 and over 358 85.2% 65 and over 83 19.8% Median age 47.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 361 77.3% Hispanic or Latino 47 10.1% Other race 45 9.6% Two or more races 11 2.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
41.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
28.9%
35.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
17.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
19.1%
5.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 14.0% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 4.9% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 8.4% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 27.3% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 9.1% Median income $82,969
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $255,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 75.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 29.1% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 1.9% 1939 or earlier 19.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 3.2% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 59.5% 4 bedrooms 5.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 17.5% 2 vehicles 25.9% 3 or more 55.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.6% Electricity 9.8% Propane / LP gas 26.6% Wood 14.7% Solar 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 59.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 32 22.4% Female householder, no spouse 26 18.2% Households with children under 18 26 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 63 44.1% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.6% 23.7% Married 52.9% 54.9% Separated 0.0% 2.9% Widowed 7.8% 12.1% Divorced 7.8% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 30.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 5.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 35 35.0% High school 32 32.0% College / grad school 28 28.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Agriculture & mining
21.7%
Public administration
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Professional & management
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.0% Service 16.4% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 39.6% Government 39.6% Self-employed 20.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.3% Carpool 6.9% Public transit 2.0% Walk 3.0% Work from home 15.3% Other means 5.4% Avg commute (minutes) 48.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
35.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.0% Retirement income 14.7% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 1.4% Food stamps / SNAP 17.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 20.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 13.0% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.3% Visited dentist 64.3% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 13.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 16.4% Under 18 17.7% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 18.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.8% Public insurance 45.7% No insurance 7.4% Uninsured under 19 3.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 420 100.0% 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) 402 95.7% Born in same state 399 95.0% Born in different state 146 34.8% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 18 4.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 52 12.4% Arab 21 5% Italian 19 4.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 4 1% German 2 0.5% English 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59008
What city is ZIP code 59008 in?
ZIP code 59008 is primarily assigned to Belfry, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59008 in?
ZIP code 59008 falls within Carbon County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59008 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 59008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 59008?
ZIP code 59008 has an estimated population of 420 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59008?
The median household income in ZIP code 59008 is $82,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59008?
The median home value in ZIP code 59008 is $255,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59008 in?
ZIP code 59008 observes the MST timezone.
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