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Phillips County
Dodson, MT
59524
59524 ZIP Code — Dodson, MT
Phillips County, Montana
ZIP code 59524 is located in
Dodson ,
Montana ,
within Phillips County .
It covers approximately 1,120.65 square miles and serves a population of
729 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59524
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,750. 59% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 59524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
729
Population density
729 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
1,120.65 sq mi
Water area
5.40 sq mi
Latitude
48.1658
Longitude
-108.3912
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.9%
53.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
10.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$38,750
Median household income
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 213 29.2% 18 and over 516 70.8% 65 and over 217 29.8% Median age 44.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
65.2%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 477 65.2% White 195 26.6% Two or more races 57 7.8% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.9%
53.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
33.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
10.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.5%
2.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.9% $10k–$15k 6.3% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 28.0% $50k–$75k 16.3% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 4.6% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 0.4% Median income $38,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $67,900 Median rent / month $520 Owner occupied 77.4% Renter occupied 22.6% Vacant 17.6% Single-family detached 89.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 10.7% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 13.4% 1970–1979 32.1% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 38.3% 4 bedrooms 17.9% 5+ bedrooms 15.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.9% 1 vehicle 31.0% 2 vehicles 21.3% 3 or more 39.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 10.9% Propane / LP gas 67.4% Wood 21.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 105 43.9% Cohabiting couple 23 9.6% Male householder, no spouse 52 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 59 24.7% Households with children under 18 77 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 140 58.6% Average household size 3.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.0% 31.8% Married 42.5% 50.4% Separated 3.6% 0.0% Widowed 5.5% 9.3% Divorced 11.4% 8.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.2% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 5.0% Kindergarten 23 11.4% Elementary school 108 53.5% High school 50 24.8% College / grad school 11 5.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
36.1%
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Public administration
8.9%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.9% Service 17.3% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 22.0% Production & transportation 1.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.0% Government 36.1% Self-employed 13.6% Unpaid family workers 5.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.7% Carpool 1.6% Public transit 1.6% Walk 1.6% Work from home 33.5% Other means 2.1% Avg commute (minutes) 40.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.0% Retirement income 37.2% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 10.9% Food stamps / SNAP 15.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 28.4% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.5% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 21.1% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 15.3% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.7% Visited dentist 55.2% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 20.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 54 10.5%
Disability % Any disability 32.1% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 24.4% 65 and over 71.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.5% Public insurance 69.3% No insurance 17.8% Uninsured under 19 16.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 698 95.7% 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) 719 98.6% Born in same state 719 98.6% Born in different state 624 85.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.4% Not a US citizen 10 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 88 12.1% French 60 8.2% Polish 54 7.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 1.4% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.8% Internet access 81.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59524
What city is ZIP code 59524 in?
ZIP code 59524 is primarily assigned to Dodson, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59524 in?
ZIP code 59524 falls within Phillips County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59524 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 59524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59524 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 59524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59524?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59524?
17% of residents in ZIP code 59524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 59524 in?
ZIP code 59524 observes the MST timezone.
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