59451 ZIP Code — Hilger, MT

Fergus County, Montana

ZIP code 59451 is located in Hilger, Montana, within Fergus County. It covers approximately 241.85 square miles and serves a population of 249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $90,476.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

249

population

241.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59451

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City	Status
Hilger	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	249
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	241.85 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	47.3233
Longitude	-109.3741
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	61.7%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	31.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

249

Population

People per sq mi

36.2

Median age

$90,476

Median household income

$31,067

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.2%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

21.3%

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	67	26.9%
18 and over	182	73.1%
65 and over	30	12.0%
Median age	36.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Two or more races 10.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Black or African American 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	204	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	30	10.8%
Two or more races	30	10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	3.2%
Black or African American	6	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	31.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	31.6%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$90,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.2%
Renter occupied	36.8%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	40.0%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	52.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.7%
Electricity	38.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	15.8%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	78.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	13	17.1%
Households with children under 18	34	44.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	27.6%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	1.0%
Married	81.6%	87.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.9%
Divorced	1.1%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 38.5%

Associate's degree 17.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	10.8%
Elementary school	20	54.1%
High school	13	35.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 33.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.6%

Construction 19.3%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Retail trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	36.8%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	22.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 32.8%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.1%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.4%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	212	85.1%
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)	249	100.0%
Born in same state	249	100.0%
Born in different state	163	65.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	39.4%
Polish	19	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	3.2%
French	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59451

What city is ZIP code 59451 in?

ZIP code 59451 is primarily assigned to Hilger, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59451 in?

ZIP code 59451 falls within Fergus County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59451?

15% of residents in ZIP code 59451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59451?

The median home value in ZIP code 59451 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 59451?

ZIP code 59451 has an estimated population of 249 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59451?

The median household income in ZIP code 59451 is $90,476, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59451 in?

ZIP code 59451 observes the MST timezone.