59412 ZIP Code — Belt, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59412 is located in Belt, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 379.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59412

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,250. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59412 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,493

population

379.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belt	Acceptable
Belt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59469 Raynesford (11.9 mi) 59472 Sand Coulee (13.5 mi) 59405 Great Falls (14.1 mi) 59480 Stockett (14.8 mi) 59402 Malmstrom Afb (18.3 mi) 59450 Highwood (18.9 mi) 59463 Monarch (18.9 mi) 59447 Geyser (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,493
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	379.72 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	47.3260
Longitude	-110.8932
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	40.8%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,493

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$75,250

Median household income

$35,812

Per capita income

$226,900

Median home value

$905

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

108

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	20.8%
18 and over	1,183	79.2%
65 and over	359	24.0%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 3.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,335	83.8%
Hispanic or Latino	101	6.3%
Two or more races	70	4.4%
Other race	58	3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
Median income	$75,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 28.1%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,900
Median rent / month	$905
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	42.6%
Fuel oil	11.6%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	126	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	60	9.9%
Households with children under 18	148	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	39.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	12.4%
Married	61.3%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	3.3%
Divorced	7.6%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.0%
Kindergarten	36	12.0%
Elementary school	133	44.3%
High school	55	18.3%
College / grad school	61	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Public administration 9.9%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,418	95.0%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,476	98.9%
Born in same state	1,468	98.3%
Born in different state	941	63.0%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.1%
Not a US citizen	11	64.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	136	9.1%
Italian	115	7.7%
Polish	83	5.6%
Arab	37	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	1.7%
English	22	1.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59412

What city is ZIP code 59412 in?

ZIP code 59412 is primarily assigned to Belt, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59412 in?

ZIP code 59412 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59412 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 59412 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59412 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 59412 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59412?

ZIP code 59412 has an estimated population of 1,493 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59412?

The median home value in ZIP code 59412 is $226,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 59412 in?

ZIP code 59412 observes the MST timezone.