59317 ZIP Code — Broadus, MT

Powder River County, Montana

ZIP code 59317 is located in Broadus, Montana, within Powder River County. It covers approximately 1,405.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59317

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59317 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,097

population

1,405.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broadus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59314 Biddle (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,097
Population density	1,097 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	1,405.64 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	45.5192
Longitude	-105.4859
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	39.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	36.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.4%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,097

Population

1,097

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$37,544

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

547

Housing units

27.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	22.2%
18 and over	854	77.8%
65 and over	301	27.4%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,054	95.1%
Two or more races	43	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	39.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	36.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	18.0%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.4%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 11.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	11.2%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 39.7%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	19.7%
3 or more	64.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	70.4%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	262	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	49	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	82	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	13.8%
Households with children under 18	157	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	41.4%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	16.5%
Married	56.6%	63.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.4%	15.0%
Divorced	9.0%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.5%
Kindergarten	29	14.5%
Elementary school	102	51.0%
High school	18	9.0%
College / grad school	42	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.1%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Construction 11.1%

Public administration 9.4%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Information 4.1%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	30.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.1%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	17.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.8%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.4%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	11.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,011	92.2%
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)	1,094	99.7%
Born in same state	1,094	99.7%
Born in different state	557	50.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	201	18.3%
Italian	129	11.8%
Polish	121	11%
Arab	111	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	3.6%
German	4	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59317

What city is ZIP code 59317 in?

ZIP code 59317 is primarily assigned to Broadus, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59317 in?

ZIP code 59317 falls within Powder River County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59317 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 59317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59317 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 59317 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59317?

The median home value in ZIP code 59317 is $150,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 59317?

ZIP code 59317 has an estimated population of 1,097 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59317 in?

ZIP code 59317 observes the MST timezone.