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Lake County
Dayton, MT
59914
59914 ZIP Code — Dayton, MT
Lake County, Montana
ZIP code 59914 is located in
Dayton ,
Montana ,
within Lake County .
It covers approximately 11.20 square miles and serves a population of
342 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59914
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $865,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $57,292. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59914 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
342
Population density
31 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
11.20 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
47.8687
Longitude
-114.2711
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
50.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
30.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.8%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,292
Median household income
$865,000
Median home value
$1,142
Median monthly rent
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 15.5% 18 and over 289 84.5% 65 and over 154 45.0% Median age 63.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
21.3%
Group Count % White 262 76.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 73 21.3% Asian 7 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.8%
50.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
30.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
14.0%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.8%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.4% $10k–$15k 6.5% $15k–$25k 5.2% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 9.2% $75k–$100k 18.3% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 10.5% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $57,292
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $865,000 Median rent / month $1,142 Owner occupied 67.3% Renter occupied 32.7% Vacant 47.1% Single-family detached 87.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 14.2% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 15.9% 1960–1969 14.5% 1950–1959 7.6% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 6.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.5% 1 bedroom 13.8% 2 bedrooms 28.4% 3 bedrooms 37.4% 4 bedrooms 13.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 16.3% 2 vehicles 50.3% 3 or more 28.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 60.1% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Fuel oil 2.0% Wood 21.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 75 49.0% Cohabiting couple 8 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 36 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 34 22.2% Households with children under 18 15 9.8% Households with seniors (65+) 112 73.2% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.3% 15.6% Married 59.5% 64.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.9% 13.3% Divorced 12.3% 6.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
20.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.5% Bachelor's or higher 31.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 17.4% Elementary school 15 65.2% High school 4 17.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.5%
Transportation & utilities
19.1%
Finance & real estate
14.7%
Professional & management
10.3%
Education & healthcare
7.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.1% Service 32.4% Sales & office 10.3% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 25.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.8% Government 7.4% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.0% Carpool 10.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.4% Work from home 10.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.3%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.8% Retirement income 53.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.1% High blood pressure 37.3% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 21.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.1% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 11.6% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 10.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.6% Visited dentist 65.6% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 16.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 21.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.5% Public insurance 71.1% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 310 90.6% 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) 324 94.7% Born in same state 324 94.7% Born in different state 159 46.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 18 5.3% Not a US citizen 14 77.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 45 13.2% Arab 26 7.6% Italian 19 5.6%
Ancestry Count % English 9 2.6% Polish 8 2.3% Dutch 6 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.7% Internet access 83.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59914
What city is ZIP code 59914 in?
ZIP code 59914 is primarily assigned to Dayton, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59914 in?
ZIP code 59914 falls within Lake County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59914 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 59914 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59914 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 59914 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59914?
18% of residents in ZIP code 59914 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59914 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 59914 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59914 in?
ZIP code 59914 observes the MST timezone.
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