59029 ZIP Code — Fromberg, MT

Carbon County, Montana

ZIP code 59029 is located in Fromberg, Montana, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 95.27 square miles and serves a population of 780 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59029

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $253,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,656. 36% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59029 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

780

population

95.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fromberg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59041 Joliet (7.6 mi) 59026 Edgar (9.7 mi) 59070 Roberts (13.5 mi) 59014 Bridger (16.2 mi) 59007 Bearcreek (16.8 mi) 59044 Laurel (18.8 mi) 59063 Park City (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	780
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	95.27 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	45.3911
Longitude	-108.9448
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	41.0%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

780

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$67,656

Median household income

$37,533

Per capita income

$253,600

Median home value

$799

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

20.8%

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	147	18.8%
18 and over	633	81.2%
65 and over	164	21.0%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	704	84.7%
Hispanic or Latino	51	6.1%
Two or more races	45	5.4%
Other race	28	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$67,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

$1M+ 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$253,600
Median rent / month	$799
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.3%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	50.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.4%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	119	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	42	11.7%
Households with children under 18	77	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	39.0%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	18.1%
Married	45.0%	63.1%
Separated	4.6%	4.4%
Widowed	4.3%	10.7%
Divorced	18.4%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	5.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.3%
Elementary school	85	53.1%
High school	31	19.4%
College / grad school	33	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	752	96.4%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	775	99.4%
Born in same state	765	98.1%
Born in different state	362	46.4%
Foreign born	10	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	17.1%
French	104	13.3%
Polish	42	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	4.2%
Dutch	6	0.8%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59029

What city is ZIP code 59029 in?

ZIP code 59029 is primarily assigned to Fromberg, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59029 in?

ZIP code 59029 falls within Carbon County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59029 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 59029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59029?

16% of residents in ZIP code 59029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59029 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 59029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59029 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 59029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 59029 in?

ZIP code 59029 observes the MST timezone.