59720 ZIP Code — Cameron, MT

Madison County, Montana

ZIP code 59720 is located in Cameron, Montana, within Madison County. It covers approximately 743.18 square miles and serves a population of 368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59720

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($45,714) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 59% 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 8 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59720 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

368

population

743.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59720

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City	Status
Cameron	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	368
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	743.18 sq mi
Water area	3.99 sq mi
Latitude	45.0064
Longitude	-111.6399
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	63.1%	43.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	33.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

368

Population

67.6

Median age

$45,714

Median household income

$49,280

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

402

Housing units

49.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	368	100.0%
65 and over	221	60.1%
Median age	67.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	308	72.6%
Hispanic or Latino	56	13.2%
Other race	30	7.1%
Two or more races	26	6.1%
Asian	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	43.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	33.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 38.4%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	38.4%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$45,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 26.8%

$1M+ 24.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	59.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	6.1%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	22.6%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	28.2%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.9%
1 bedroom	20.5%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	5.2%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	14.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	9.9%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	68	39.5%
Female householder, no spouse	38	22.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	79.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.1%	0.0%
Married	51.0%	73.3%
Separated	4.7%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	21.6%
Divorced	21.4%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 26.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 40.4%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Other services 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	34.6%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	1.7%
Self-employed	23.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.2%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.7%
Work from home	35.9%
Other means	7.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.5

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.3%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	20.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	368	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)	323	87.8%
Born in same state	317	86.1%
Born in different state	100	27.2%
Foreign born	6	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	45	12.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	7.6%
French	27	7.3%
Arab	18	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	4.6%
Polish	9	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59720

What city is ZIP code 59720 in?

ZIP code 59720 is primarily assigned to Cameron, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59720 in?

ZIP code 59720 falls within Madison County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59720 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 59720 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59720 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 59720 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59720 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 59720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59720 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 59720 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59720 in?

ZIP code 59720 observes the MST timezone.