59222 ZIP Code — Flaxville, MT

Daniels County, Montana

ZIP code 59222 is located in Flaxville, Montana, within Daniels County. It covers approximately 250.67 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59222

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59222 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

208

population

250.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flaxville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59263 Scobey (13.3 mi) 59276 Whitetail (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	250.67 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	48.7225
Longitude	-105.1370
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	31.8%	45.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	34.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

People per sq mi

55.5

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$41,626

Per capita income

$106,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	16.3%
18 and over	174	83.7%
65 and over	49	23.6%
Median age	55.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	190	91.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	6.3%
Black or African American	5	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.8%	45.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	34.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 16.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.4%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	37.7%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	37.7%
1950–1959	23.6%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	66.4%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	37.8%
Propane / LP gas	49.6%
Fuel oil	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	36	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	26.9%
Households with children under 18	19	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	37.8%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	12.8%
Married	48.9%	42.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.3%
Divorced	14.1%	23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	32.7%
High school	20	38.5%
College / grad school	15	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.3%

Public administration 23.9%

Other services 13.8%

Construction 11.9%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Information 4.6%

Retail trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	35.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.5%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	21.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 44.1%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	100.0%
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)	196	94.2%
Born in same state	196	94.2%
Born in different state	124	59.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	5.8%
Not a US citizen	5	41.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	16.3%
Italian	29	13.9%
French	27	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	10.6%
German	6	2.9%
English	4	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.2%
Internet access	65.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59222

What city is ZIP code 59222 in?

ZIP code 59222 is primarily assigned to Flaxville, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59222 in?

ZIP code 59222 falls within Daniels County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59222 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 59222 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59222?

22% of residents in ZIP code 59222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59222 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 59222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59222?

The median home value in ZIP code 59222 is $106,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59222 in?

ZIP code 59222 observes the MST timezone.