59019 ZIP Code — Columbus, MT

Stillwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59019 is located in Columbus, Montana, within Stillwater County. It covers approximately 306.83 square miles and serves a population of 4,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59019

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $316,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,100. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59019 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,283

population

306.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59063 Park City (12.1 mi) 59041 Joliet (13.2 mi) 59070 Roberts (16.5 mi) 59001 Absarokee (18.7 mi) 59071 Roscoe (18.9 mi) 59069 Reed Point (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,283
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	306.83 sq mi
Water area	3.30 sq mi
Latitude	45.6095
Longitude	-109.2335
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	36.2%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,283

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$85,100

Median household income

$43,112

Per capita income

$316,700

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,667

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

5–9

125

164

10–14

157

179

15–19

172

20–24

158

25–34

151

266

35–44

254

326

45–54

312

196

55–59

187

139

60–64

134

272

65–74

261

128

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	983	23.0%
18 and over	3,300	77.0%
65 and over	907	21.2%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,985	90.2%
Two or more races	148	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	133	3%
Other race	104	2.4%
Asian	23	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.4%
Black or African American	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.5%	5.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$85,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 32.0%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

$1M+ 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,700
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	19.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.4%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Wood	4.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	981	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	68	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	315	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	348	20.3%
Households with children under 18	436	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	582	34.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	22.1%
Married	59.2%	56.1%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	4.4%	11.1%
Divorced	11.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	8.6%
Kindergarten	71	7.4%
Elementary school	462	48.2%
High school	281	29.3%
College / grad school	63	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.8%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Retail trade 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	21.5%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	370	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,125	96.3%
Spanish	16	0.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,223	98.6%
Born in same state	4,211	98.3%
Born in different state	2,224	51.9%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	60	1.4%
Not a US citizen	54	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	663	15.5%
French	566	13.2%
Polish	254	5.9%
Arab	244	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.9%
Irish	21	0.5%
German	18	0.4%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59019

What city is ZIP code 59019 in?

ZIP code 59019 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59019 in?

ZIP code 59019 falls within Stillwater County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59019 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 59019 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59019 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 59019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59019 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 59019 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59019?

The median home value in ZIP code 59019 is $316,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 59019 in?

ZIP code 59019 observes the MST timezone.