59450 ZIP Code — Highwood, MT

Chouteau County, Montana

ZIP code 59450 is located in Highwood, Montana, within Chouteau County. It covers approximately 371.25 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59450

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 $226,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

The gap between median ($60,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 59450 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

371.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highwood	Acceptable
Highwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59412 Belt (18.9 mi) 59402 Malmstrom Afb (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	371.25 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	47.5885
Longitude	-110.7803
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	49.2%	49.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.0%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$60,250

Median household income

$35,498

Per capita income

$226,300

Median home value

$1,342

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

36.7%

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	136	26.1%
18 and over	386	73.9%
65 and over	106	20.3%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	511	97%
Two or more races	7	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.9%
Asian	3	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	49.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	30.0%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$60,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,300
Median rent / month	$1,342
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	74.6%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	35	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.9%
Households with children under 18	67	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	38.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	11.7%
Married	69.6%	70.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	3.3%
Divorced	6.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	8.8%
Kindergarten	7	5.1%
Elementary school	54	39.7%
High school	30	22.1%
College / grad school	33	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.2%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	487	93.3%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	514	98.5%
Born in same state	513	98.3%
Born in different state	365	69.9%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.5%
Not a US citizen	6	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	13.4%
Italian	67	12.8%
Arab	59	11.3%
Polish	42	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.5%
German	2	0.4%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59450

What city is ZIP code 59450 in?

ZIP code 59450 is primarily assigned to Highwood, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59450 in?

ZIP code 59450 falls within Chouteau County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59450 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 59450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59450 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 59450 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 59450?

ZIP code 59450 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59450?

The median household income in ZIP code 59450 is $60,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59450 in?

ZIP code 59450 observes the MST timezone.