59422 ZIP Code — Choteau, MT

Teton County, Montana

ZIP code 59422 is located in Choteau, Montana, within Teton County. It covers approximately 1,190.57 square miles and serves a population of 2,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59422

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $60,238. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59422 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,746

population

1,190.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Choteau	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59419 Bynum (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,746
Population density	2,746 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	1,190.57 sq mi
Water area	16.20 sq mi
Latitude	47.8579
Longitude	-112.4270
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	50.1%	44.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	36.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,746

Population

2,746

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$60,238

Median household income

$25,173

Per capita income

$210,100

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

995

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

125

136

35–44

150

102

45–54

113

128

55–59

142

120

60–64

133

177

65–74

197

106

75–84

117

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	21.8%
18 and over	2,146	78.2%
65 and over	703	25.6%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,585	93%
Two or more races	95	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.3%
Black or African American	13	0.5%
Other race	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	44.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	36.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,238

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 29.8%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,100
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.4%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	577	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	74	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	185	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	248	22.9%
Households with children under 18	241	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	464	42.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	18.5%
Married	58.5%	57.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.2%
Widowed	1.8%	14.0%
Divorced	9.5%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.1%
Kindergarten	36	8.6%
Elementary school	249	59.4%
High school	111	26.5%
College / grad school	14	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 7.5%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	22.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.0%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	22.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,561	93.3%
Spanish	34	1.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,725	99.2%
Born in same state	2,709	98.7%
Born in different state	1,718	62.6%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	15	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	629	22.9%
French	361	13.1%
Arab	224	8.2%
Polish	219	8%
English	54	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	0.9%
Norwegian	9	0.3%
German	7	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59422

What city is ZIP code 59422 in?

ZIP code 59422 is primarily assigned to Choteau, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59422 in?

ZIP code 59422 falls within Teton County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59422 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 59422 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59422 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 59422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59422?

20% of residents in ZIP code 59422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 59422?

ZIP code 59422 has an estimated population of 2,746 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59422 in?

ZIP code 59422 observes the MST timezone.