59418 ZIP Code — Buffalo, MT
Fergus County, Montana
ZIP code 59418 is located in Buffalo, Montana, within Fergus County. It covers approximately 128.17 square miles and serves a population of 94 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
94
population
128.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59418 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59418
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59418. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 94 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 128.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.7950 |
| Longitude | -109.7168 |
| 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 | 65.4% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.2% | 31.1% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 14.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
94
Population
1
People per sq mi
27.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$50,517
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$914
Median monthly rent
17.9%
Home ownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
25
Housing units
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
16
4
5–9
4
0
10–14
1
1
15–19
1
11
25–34
14
5
35–44
7
1
45–54
2
4
55–59
4
2
60–64
2
0
65–74
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41 | 43.6% |
| 18 and over | 53 | 56.4% |
| 65 and over | 1 | 1.1% |
| Median age | 27.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.4% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.2% | 31.1% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 14.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
50.0%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 50.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
60.0%
$500k–$1M
40.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $914 |
| Owner occupied | 17.9% |
| Renter occupied | 82.1% |
| Vacant | 41.7% |
| Single-family detached | 85.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 60.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 60.7% |
| Wood | 25.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 25 | 89.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 7.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 3.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 67.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1 | 3.6% |
| Average household size | 3.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 86.2% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
20.8%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
39.6%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 61.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 27.8% |
| High school | 2 | 11.1% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
30.3%
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Public administration
21.2%
Finance & real estate
15.2%
Retail trade
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 21.2% |
| Sales & office | 33.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 42.4% |
| Government | 42.4% |
| Self-employed | 15.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 43.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 56.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
26.6%
Under 18 years
34.1%
18 and over
20.8%
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 7.1% |
| Retirement income | 7.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.5% |
| Public insurance | 54.3% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 64 | 68.1% |
| 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) | 90 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 90 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 66 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 26 | 27.7% |
| Polish | 9 | 9.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.8% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59418
What city is ZIP code 59418 in?
ZIP code 59418 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59418 in?
ZIP code 59418 falls within Judith Basin County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59418 mostly rentals?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 59418 are renter-occupied.
Is ZIP code 59418 family-oriented?
44% of residents in ZIP code 59418 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59418?
27% of residents in ZIP code 59418 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59418?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 59418 in?
ZIP code 59418 observes the MST timezone.