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Powell County
Elliston, MT
59728
59728 ZIP Code — Elliston, MT
Powell County, Montana
ZIP code 59728 is located in
Elliston ,
Montana ,
within Powell County .
It covers approximately 181.66 square miles and serves a population of
373 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59728
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $387,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,906. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59728 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
373
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
181.66 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
46.4612
Longitude
-112.4984
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
49.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
24.8%
33.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
13.8%
19.2%
Over $200k
7.8%
2.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,906
Median household income
$387,500
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 49 13.1% 18 and over 324 86.9% 65 and over 75 20.1% Median age 48.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
Group Count % White 348 92.1% Two or more races 14 3.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 11 2.9% Hispanic or Latino 5 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
49.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
24.8%
33.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
31.9%
13.8%
19.2%
Over $200k
7.8%
2.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 16.4% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 21.8% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $68,906
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $387,500 Median rent / month $790 Owner occupied 77.0% Renter occupied 23.0% Vacant 27.6% Single-family detached 94.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.7% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 21.5% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 13.2% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 15.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.1% 1 bedroom 13.6% 2 bedrooms 24.6% 3 bedrooms 40.8% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 8.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.2% 2 vehicles 35.2% 3 or more 43.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.7% Electricity 4.8% Propane / LP gas 20.0% Wood 28.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 90 54.5% Cohabiting couple 4 2.4% Male householder, no spouse 41 24.8% Female householder, no spouse 30 18.2% Households with children under 18 17 10.3% Households with seniors (65+) 49 29.7% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 27.2% Married 50.5% 53.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.0% 14.6% Divorced 9.9% 4.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 30.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 7 12.7% High school 23 41.8% College / grad school 25 45.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.4%
Education & healthcare
10.4%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.6% Service 17.3% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 7.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.4% Government 38.1% Self-employed 0.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.9% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 2.6% Walk 0.0% Work from home 18.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.2% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 35.1% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 24.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.3% 65 and over 32.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.4% Public insurance 39.5% No insurance 6.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 351 94.1% 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) 373 100.0% Born in same state 372 99.7% Born in different state 246 66.0% Foreign born 1 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 73 19.6% French 59 15.8% Polish 58 15.5% Norwegian 11 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 6 1.6% English 5 1.3% Arab 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.2% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59728
What city is ZIP code 59728 in?
ZIP code 59728 is primarily assigned to Elliston, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59728 in?
ZIP code 59728 falls within Powell County, Montana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59728?
The median home value in ZIP code 59728 is $387,500.
Does ZIP code 59728 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 59728 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 59728?
ZIP code 59728 has an estimated population of 373 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59728?
The median household income in ZIP code 59728 is $68,906, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59728 in?
ZIP code 59728 observes the MST timezone.
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