59727 ZIP Code — Divide, MT

Silver Bow County, Montana

ZIP code 59727 is located in Divide, Montana, within Silver Bow County. It covers approximately 299.50 square miles and serves a population of 329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59727

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 $344,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,375. 40% 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 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 54% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59727 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

329

population

299.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Divide	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59750 Butte (14 mi) 59701 Butte (17.5 mi) 59707 Butte (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	329
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	299.50 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	45.7801
Longitude	-112.7149
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	43.3%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	15.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

329

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$69,375

Median household income

$31,592

Per capita income

$344,800

Median home value

$908

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

53.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	21.6%
18 and over	258	78.4%
65 and over	64	19.5%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	314	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.9%
Other race	10	2.9%
Two or more races	3	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	30.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	15.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$69,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 57.0%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$344,800
Median rent / month	$908
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	41.5%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	22.3%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Wood	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	34	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	13	10.7%
Households with children under 18	23	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	39.7%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	50.0%
Married	52.5%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	0.0%
Divorced	19.4%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 12.8%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 45.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	53.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	2.2%
Elementary school	38	41.8%
High school	29	31.9%
College / grad school	22	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Construction 16.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Professional & management 8.4%

Education & healthcare 7.1%

Public administration 5.8%

Information 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	327	99.4%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	323	98.2%
Born in same state	323	98.2%
Born in different state	220	66.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	13.7%
Italian	33	10%
Arab	10	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	1.5%
Polish	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59727

What city is ZIP code 59727 in?

ZIP code 59727 is primarily assigned to Divide, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59727 in?

ZIP code 59727 falls within Silver Bow County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59727?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 59727 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59727 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 59727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59727 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 59727 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59727 in?

ZIP code 59727 observes the MST timezone.