59417 ZIP Code — Browning, MT

Glacier County, Montana

ZIP code 59417 is located in Browning, Montana, within Glacier County. It covers approximately 758.74 square miles and serves a population of 7,532 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59417

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $35,272. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks. 42% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59417 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,532

population

758.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59417 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59417

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59417. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Browning	Acceptable
Browning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59427 Cut Bank (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	7,532
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	758.74 sq mi
Water area	6.33 sq mi
Latitude	48.5845
Longitude	-112.8231
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	72.5%	64.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	21.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,532

Population

People per sq mi

28.3

Median age

$35,272

Median household income

$17,695

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$532

Median monthly rent

57.4%

Home ownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

1,626

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

332

Under 5

370

345

5–9

385

317

10–14

354

284

15–19

316

303

20–24

337

563

25–34

628

399

35–44

445

288

45–54

321

196

55–59

219

178

60–64

199

235

65–74

261

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,436	32.3%
18 and over	5,096	67.7%
65 and over	753	10.0%
Median age	28.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 88.7%

White 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.4%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6,817	88.7%
White	468	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	154	2%
Other race	110	1.4%
Two or more races	76	1%
Black or African American	23	0.3%
Asian	21	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	64.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	21.4%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.3%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$35,272

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$532
Owner occupied	57.4%
Renter occupied	42.6%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	36.7%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	44.1%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.4%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	16.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	730	33.4%
Cohabiting couple	203	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	483	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	770	35.2%
Households with children under 18	1,025	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	548	25.1%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	51.7%
Married	37.0%	27.6%
Separated	0.6%	1.2%
Widowed	3.7%	8.3%
Divorced	8.5%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	150	7.9%
Kindergarten	116	6.1%
Elementary school	963	50.9%
High school	428	22.6%
College / grad school	234	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Public administration 20.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.9%
Government	52.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 35.2%

Under 18 years 37.4%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 17.8%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	7.5%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.0%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	82.4%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	288	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.0%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	42.4%
Uninsured under 19	36.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,830	90.7%
Spanish	20	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,495	99.5%
Born in same state	7,492	99.5%
Born in different state	6,770	89.9%
Foreign born	3	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	8.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	125	1.7%
Italian	84	1.1%
Arab	28	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.2%
Irish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.0%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59417

What city is ZIP code 59417 in?

ZIP code 59417 is primarily assigned to Browning, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59417 in?

ZIP code 59417 falls within Glacier County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59417?

35% of residents in ZIP code 59417 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 59417 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 59417 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59417?

The median home value in ZIP code 59417 is $118,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 59417?

Health data for ZIP code 59417 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 59417 in?

ZIP code 59417 observes the MST timezone.