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Carter County
Ekalaka, MT
59324
59324 ZIP Code — Ekalaka, MT
Carter County, Montana
ZIP code 59324 is located in
Ekalaka ,
Montana ,
within Carter County .
It covers approximately 1,370.32 square miles and serves a population of
662 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59324
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 $113,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $43,125. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 50% 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 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 59324 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
662
Population density
662 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
1,370.32 sq mi
Water area
2.28 sq mi
Latitude
45.8449
Longitude
-104.5120
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
54.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
33.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
9.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$43,125
Median household income
$113,700
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 103 15.6% 18 and over 559 84.4% 65 and over 222 33.5% Median age 57.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Group Count % White 587 84.2% Two or more races 61 8.8% Hispanic or Latino 35 5% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.2%
54.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.2%
33.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
9.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 12.7% $15k–$25k 19.9% $25k–$35k 5.4% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 0.6% $200k+ 2.7% Median income $43,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $113,700 Median rent / month $617 Owner occupied 65.6% Renter occupied 34.4% Vacant 30.3% Single-family detached 74.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.5% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.8% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 4.8% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 19.4% 1960–1969 5.7% 1950–1959 13.9% 1940–1949 5.9% 1939 or earlier 21.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 11.2% 2 bedrooms 40.8% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.7% 1 vehicle 21.5% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 34.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.1% Electricity 19.0% Propane / LP gas 66.2% Wood 5.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 40.2% Cohabiting couple 12 3.6% Male householder, no spouse 89 26.9% Female householder, no spouse 97 29.3% Households with children under 18 47 14.2% Households with seniors (65+) 166 50.2% Average household size 1.91
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.8% 17.5% Married 53.9% 51.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.6% 16.1% Divorced 11.8% 14.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.5%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.5% Bachelor's or higher 20.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 52 47.7% High school 44 40.4% College / grad school 13 11.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.9%
Education & healthcare
11.7%
Public administration
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Professional & management
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.3% Service 13.0% Sales & office 16.2% Natural resources & construction 10.7% Production & transportation 8.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 48.1% Government 23.7% Self-employed 28.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.6% Carpool 3.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.9% Work from home 27.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.3%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.5% Retirement income 28.7% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.3% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 23.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 65.4% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 14.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 39 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 32.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.7% Public insurance 60.2% No insurance 10.2% Uninsured under 19 11.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 644 97.3% 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) 658 99.4% Born in same state 658 99.4% Born in different state 304 45.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.6% Not a US citizen 1 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 85 12.8% Italian 83 12.5% French 71 10.7% Arab 21 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 12 1.8% German 10 1.5% English 5 0.8% Irish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.0% Internet access 93.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59324
What city is ZIP code 59324 in?
ZIP code 59324 is primarily assigned to Ekalaka, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59324 in?
ZIP code 59324 falls within Carter County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59324 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 59324 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59324 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 59324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59324?
23% of residents in ZIP code 59324 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59324?
The median home value in ZIP code 59324 is $113,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 59324 in?
ZIP code 59324 observes the MST timezone.
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