59028 ZIP Code — Fishtail, MT

Stillwater County, Montana

ZIP code 59028 is located in Fishtail, Montana, within Stillwater County. It covers approximately 316.03 square miles and serves a population of 446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59028

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 $491,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,417. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 60% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 59028 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

446

population

316.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fishtail	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59071 Roscoe (14.3 mi) 59001 Absarokee (14.7 mi) 59052 Mc Leod (14.9 mi) 59068 Red Lodge (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	446
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	316.03 sq mi
Water area	2.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.3319
Longitude	-109.7279
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	36.8%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

446

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$90,417

Median household income

$46,281

Per capita income

$491,300

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

359

Housing units

42.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	8.1%
18 and over	410	91.9%
65 and over	195	43.7%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	428	94.1%
Two or more races	14	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	35.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	26.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$90,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 29.8%

$500k–$1M 37.8%

$1M+ 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$491,300
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	43.0%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	43.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	57.7%
Wood	26.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	46	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	17.6%
Households with children under 18	24	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	52.4%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	2.7%
Married	64.6%	82.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.1%	7.1%
Divorced	9.6%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	42.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	8.6%
Kindergarten	2	5.7%
Elementary school	24	68.6%
High school	2	5.7%
College / grad school	4	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.4%

Construction 17.6%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Professional & management 10.0%

Retail trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	3.5%
Natural resources & construction	31.2%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.5%
Carpool	22.2%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.9%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	21.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	439	98.4%
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)	439	98.4%
Born in same state	430	96.4%
Born in different state	121	27.1%
Foreign born	9	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.6%
Not a US citizen	6	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	16.4%
Polish	57	12.8%
Italian	53	11.9%
Arab	32	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	1.3%
English	3	0.7%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59028

What city is ZIP code 59028 in?

ZIP code 59028 is primarily assigned to Fishtail, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59028 in?

ZIP code 59028 falls within Stillwater County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59028 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 59028 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59028 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 59028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59028 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 59028 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 59028 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59028 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59028 in?

ZIP code 59028 observes the MST timezone.