59226 ZIP Code — Froid, MT

Roosevelt County, Montana

ZIP code 59226 is located in Froid, Montana, within Roosevelt County. It covers approximately 329.06 square miles and serves a population of 653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59226

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 59226 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

653

population

329.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Froid	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59218 Culbertson (11.6 mi) 59212 Bainville (11.8 mi) 59247 Medicine Lake (12.1 mi) 59219 Dagmar (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	653
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	329.06 sq mi
Water area	2.43 sq mi
Latitude	48.3025
Longitude	-104.4055
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	56.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

653

Population

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$20,094

Per capita income

$176,400

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

50.8%

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	315	48.2%
18 and over	338	51.8%
65 and over	91	13.9%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	456	69.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	174	26.6%
Two or more races	20	3.1%
Black or African American	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	56.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	15.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 31.4%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	31.4%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,400
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	59.3%
Fuel oil	4.1%
No fuel used	19.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.2%
Households with children under 18	68	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	36.0%
Average household size	3.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	20.1%
Married	55.0%	61.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	1.0%	13.8%
Divorced	3.7%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 49.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	50.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	23.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	155	61.3%
High school	32	12.6%
College / grad school	6	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.3%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Construction 9.6%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.0%
Government	35.1%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.3%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	575	88.1%
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)	652	99.8%
Born in same state	652	99.8%
Born in different state	354	54.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	13.6%
Dutch	19	2.9%
Italian	18	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1.2%
Arab	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.3%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59226

What city is ZIP code 59226 in?

ZIP code 59226 is primarily assigned to Froid, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59226 in?

ZIP code 59226 falls within Roosevelt County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59226 family-oriented?

48% of residents in ZIP code 59226 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59226?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 59226 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59226 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59226?

The median home value in ZIP code 59226 is $176,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 59226 in?

ZIP code 59226 observes the MST timezone.