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Rosebud County
Forsyth, MT
59327
59327 ZIP Code — Forsyth, MT
Rosebud County, Montana
ZIP code 59327 is located in
Forsyth ,
Montana ,
within Rosebud County .
It covers approximately 2,003.88 square miles and serves a population of
2,308 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59327
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $55,343. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 59327 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
2,308
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
2,003.88 sq mi
Water area
9.99 sq mi
Latitude
46.4372
Longitude
-106.9947
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
43.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
34.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
2.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$55,343
Median household income
$188,100
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 456 19.8% 18 and over 1,852 80.2% 65 and over 694 30.1% Median age 44.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.9%
Group Count % White 1,873 72.5% Hispanic or Latino 277 10.7% Two or more races 266 10.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 102 3.9% Other race 49 1.9% Asian 18 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
43.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
34.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
2.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $10k–$15k 10.6% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 10.8% $35k–$50k 6.3% $50k–$75k 25.8% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 13.6% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $55,343
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,100 Median rent / month $740 Owner occupied 66.1% Renter occupied 33.9% Vacant 24.3% Single-family detached 67.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.4% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 8.0% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 26.7% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 8.3% 1939 or earlier 19.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.2% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 29.3% 3 bedrooms 37.8% 4 bedrooms 15.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.7% 1 vehicle 24.9% 2 vehicles 30.4% 3 or more 38.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.1% Electricity 21.4% Propane / LP gas 14.2% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 4.4% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 548 55.9% Cohabiting couple 70 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 157 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 205 20.9% Households with children under 18 209 21.3% Households with seniors (65+) 450 45.9% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.9% 16.6% Married 61.3% 59.5% Separated 0.5% 0.0% Widowed 1.4% 16.1% Divorced 8.9% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 41 12.2% Kindergarten 20 5.9% Elementary school 166 49.3% High school 67 19.9% College / grad school 43 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Transportation & utilities
16.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Professional & management
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.5% Service 17.7% Sales & office 17.8% Natural resources & construction 21.0% Production & transportation 16.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.3% Government 13.2% Self-employed 7.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.7% Carpool 15.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.0% Work from home 10.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.9% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 7.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 24.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.4% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.5% Visited dentist 57.6% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 238 12.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.2% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 16.0% 65 and over 49.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.8% Public insurance 52.4% No insurance 12.4% Uninsured under 19 17.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,139 92.7% Spanish 44 2.1% Other Indo-European 37 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,226 96.4% Born in same state 2,226 96.4% Born in different state 1,392 60.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 82 3.6% Not a US citizen 16 19.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 341 14.8% French 337 14.6% Polish 69 3% German 43 1.9%
Ancestry Count % English 28 1.2% Arab 28 1.2% Dutch 16 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59327
What city is ZIP code 59327 in?
ZIP code 59327 is primarily assigned to Forsyth, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59327 in?
ZIP code 59327 falls within Rosebud County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59327 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 59327 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59327 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 59327 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59327 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 59327 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59327?
The median home value in ZIP code 59327 is $188,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 59327 in?
ZIP code 59327 observes the MST timezone.
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