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Yellowstone County
Custer, MT
59024
59024 ZIP Code — Custer, MT
Yellowstone County, Montana
ZIP code 59024 is located in
Custer ,
Montana ,
within Yellowstone County .
It covers approximately 486.53 square miles and serves a population of
326 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59024
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 $165,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $68,929. 54% 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 32 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
326
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
486.53 sq mi
Water area
3.41 sq mi
Latitude
46.2698
Longitude
-107.7045
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.1%
39.4%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.4%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
21.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.3%
6.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,929
Median household income
$165,000
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 23.3% 18 and over 250 76.7% 65 and over 79 24.2% Median age 55.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 309 94.8% Two or more races 16 4.9% Asian 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.1%
39.4%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
32.4%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
15.1%
21.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.3%
6.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 9.2% $25k–$35k 7.0% $35k–$50k 11.3% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 29.6% $100k–$150k 9.9% $150k–$200k 4.9% Median income $68,929
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,000 Median rent / month $392 Owner occupied 73.2% Renter occupied 26.8% Vacant 26.8% Single-family detached 81.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.5% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 16.0% 1990–1999 11.9% 1980–1989 7.2% 1970–1979 4.1% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 38.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 11.9% 2 bedrooms 20.6% 3 bedrooms 46.9% 4 bedrooms 16.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 19.7% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 38.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 27.5% Propane / LP gas 58.5% Wood 11.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 45.8% Cohabiting couple 19 13.4% Male householder, no spouse 26 18.3% Female householder, no spouse 32 22.5% Households with children under 18 35 24.6% Households with seniors (65+) 58 40.8% Average household size 2.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.4% 16.0% Married 50.4% 48.9% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 4.3% 13.7% Divorced 20.6% 21.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.6%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 19.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 5.3% Elementary school 43 57.3% High school 16 21.3% College / grad school 12 16.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.5%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.8%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.6% Service 22.1% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 13.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.7% Government 13.8% Self-employed 14.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.2% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 13.1% Work from home 15.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.5% Retirement income 25.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.9% High blood pressure 40.0% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 33.5% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 25.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.9% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.1% Visited dentist 62.4% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 16.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 14.0%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 9.9% 65 and over 31.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.6% Public insurance 51.8% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 3.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 318 97.5% 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) 313 96.0% Born in same state 313 96.0% Born in different state 206 63.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 4.0% Not a US citizen 13 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 61 18.7% French 49 15% Arab 23 7.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 22 6.7% English 11 3.4% Dutch 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 83.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59024
What city is ZIP code 59024 in?
ZIP code 59024 is primarily assigned to Custer, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59024 in?
ZIP code 59024 falls within Yellowstone County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59024 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 59024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59024 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 59024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59024?
The median home value in ZIP code 59024 is $165,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 59024?
ZIP code 59024 has an estimated population of 326 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 59024 in?
ZIP code 59024 observes the MST timezone.
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