59917 ZIP Code — Eureka, MT

Lincoln County, Montana

ZIP code 59917 is located in Eureka, Montana, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 245.19 square miles and serves a population of 5,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59917

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 $292,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,426. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59917 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,001

population

245.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eureka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59937 Whitefish (19.3 mi) 59930 Rexford (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,001
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	245.19 sq mi
Water area	2.05 sq mi
Latitude	48.6832
Longitude	-114.8938
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	58.7%	59.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	25.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,001

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$48,426

Median household income

$28,364

Per capita income

$292,300

Median home value

$1,014

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

1,983

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

194

5–9

180

10–14

164

15–19

153

20–24

181

25–34

169

262

35–44

244

313

45–54

291

220

55–59

205

232

60–64

216

506

65–74

472

201

75–84

187

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	961	19.2%
18 and over	4,040	80.8%
65 and over	1,460	29.2%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,610	89.5%
Two or more races	303	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	150	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.9%
Other race	23	0.4%
Asian	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	59.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	25.6%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.0%	1.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$48,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 30.0%

$500k–$1M 14.2%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,300
Median rent / month	$1,014
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	36.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,214	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	211	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	314	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	253	12.7%
Households with children under 18	390	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	883	44.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	17.2%
Married	58.5%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	9.3%
Divorced	8.6%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	4.1%
Kindergarten	100	12.9%
Elementary school	398	51.4%
High school	199	25.7%
College / grad school	45	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 17.1%

Retail trade 15.2%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 8.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Information 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.1%
Carpool	22.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	25.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	464	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	22.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,830	96.6%
Spanish	27	0.6%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,721	94.4%
Born in same state	4,636	92.7%
Born in different state	2,162	43.2%
Foreign born	85	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	280	5.6%
Not a US citizen	242	86.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	559	11.2%
Italian	349	7%
Polish	307	6.1%
English	136	2.7%
Arab	45	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	0.5%
Norwegian	24	0.5%
Irish	22	0.4%
German	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59917

What city is ZIP code 59917 in?

ZIP code 59917 is primarily assigned to Eureka, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59917 in?

ZIP code 59917 falls within Lincoln County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59917 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 59917 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59917 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 59917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59917?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59917 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 59917 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59917 in?

ZIP code 59917 observes the MST timezone.