59526 ZIP Code — Harlem, MT

Blaine County, Montana

ZIP code 59526 is located in Harlem, Montana, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 744.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59526

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $56,890. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59526 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,791

population

744.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harlem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59547 Zurich (15.8 mi) 59529 Hogeland (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,791
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	744.25 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	48.6101
Longitude	-108.6757
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	51.6%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,791

Population

People per sq mi

26.8

Median age

$56,890

Median household income

$19,296

Per capita income

$86,500

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

56.8%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

654

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

130

Under 5

133

167

5–9

172

107

10–14

111

132

15–19

135

102

20–24

104

198

25–34

204

148

35–44

152

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

110

65–74

114

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	951	34.1%
18 and over	1,840	65.9%
65 and over	315	11.3%
Median age	26.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 72%

White 19.3%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,066	72%
White	553	19.3%
Two or more races	160	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	78	2.7%
Other race	9	0.3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.1%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$56,890

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,500
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	56.8%
Renter occupied	43.2%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.9%
Electricity	30.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	6.2%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	83	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	140	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	282	36.3%
Households with children under 18	364	46.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	31.1%
Average household size	3.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.4%	47.0%
Married	30.9%	28.1%
Separated	0.3%	5.2%
Widowed	3.6%	10.7%
Divorced	10.8%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 30.9%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	7.8%
Kindergarten	103	10.4%
Elementary school	392	39.5%
High school	159	16.0%
College / grad school	261	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.7%

Public administration 19.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Construction 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.5%
Government	51.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.8

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 33.9%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.6%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	13.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	25.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	61.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.9%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	18.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,528	90.6%
Spanish	18	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,777	99.5%
Born in same state	2,761	98.9%
Born in different state	2,432	87.1%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.5%
Not a US citizen	3	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	6.7%
Italian	121	4.3%
Polish	58	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	1.3%
English	23	0.8%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59526

What city is ZIP code 59526 in?

ZIP code 59526 is primarily assigned to Harlem, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59526 in?

ZIP code 59526 falls within Blaine County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59526 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 59526 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59526?

24% of residents in ZIP code 59526 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59526?

The median home value in ZIP code 59526 is $86,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 59526?

ZIP code 59526 has an estimated population of 2,791 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59526 in?

ZIP code 59526 observes the MST timezone.