59444 ZIP Code — Galata, MT

Toole County, Montana

ZIP code 59444 is located in Galata, Montana, within Toole County. It covers approximately 429.77 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59444

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 $168,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 59444 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

237

population

429.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galata	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59522 Chester (14.7 mi) 59474 Shelby (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	429.77 sq mi
Water area	4.26 sq mi
Latitude	48.5225
Longitude	-111.3759
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	64.0%	52.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	29.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	11.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$21,654

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

51.1%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.6%

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	58	24.5%
18 and over	179	75.5%
65 and over	57	24.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	233	98.3%
Two or more races	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	52.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	29.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	11.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.2%	7.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 19.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 35.6%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	51.1%
Renter occupied	48.9%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	28.6%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	22.2%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.9%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.2%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	48.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	85.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2	2.3%
Female householder, no spouse	10	11.4%
Households with children under 18	30	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	46.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.8%	10.7%
Married	91.7%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	0.0%	14.6%
Divorced	3.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	18.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	70.3%
High school	4	10.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 59.1%

Retail trade 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Education & healthcare 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.1%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	10.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.8%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	40.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.6

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 44.8%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 25.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.6%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	89.9%
Spanish	12	5.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	5.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	235	99.2%
Born in same state	235	99.2%
Born in different state	199	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	15.2%
Italian	33	13.9%
Polish	30	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	1.3%
Arab	3	1.3%
Dutch	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59444

What city is ZIP code 59444 in?

ZIP code 59444 is primarily assigned to Galata, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59444 in?

ZIP code 59444 falls within Toole County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59444?

25% of residents in ZIP code 59444 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59444 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 59444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59444?

The median home value in ZIP code 59444 is $168,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59444?

The median household income in ZIP code 59444 is $43,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59444 in?

ZIP code 59444 observes the MST timezone.