59041 ZIP Code — Joliet, MT

Carbon County, Montana

ZIP code 59041 is located in Joliet, Montana, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 191.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59041

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 $311,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,625. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 59041 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,080

population

191.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Joliet	Acceptable
Joliet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59029 Fromberg (7.6 mi) 59070 Roberts (12.3 mi) 59019 Columbus (13.2 mi) 59063 Park City (13.2 mi) 59026 Edgar (13.7 mi) 59044 Laurel (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,080
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	191.48 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	45.4849
Longitude	-109.0273
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	26.7%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,080

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$79,625

Median household income

$39,912

Per capita income

$311,800

Median home value

$1,175

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

815

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

129

114

45–54

116

55–59

126

60–64

129

196

65–74

199

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	421	20.2%
18 and over	1,659	79.8%
65 and over	539	25.9%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,008	95.3%
Two or more races	36	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.9%
Other race	15	0.7%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	33.9%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.2%	5.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$79,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 27.3%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

$1M+ 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,800
Median rent / month	$1,175
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	54.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.6%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	125	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	144	17.9%
Households with children under 18	208	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	43.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	13.7%
Married	74.1%	65.0%
Separated	1.7%	2.3%
Widowed	0.4%	7.3%
Divorced	9.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 37.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.8%
Kindergarten	18	4.3%
Elementary school	192	45.8%
High school	96	22.9%
College / grad school	76	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.2%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,971	94.8%
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)	2,077	99.9%
Born in same state	2,046	98.4%
Born in different state	1,255	60.3%
Foreign born	31	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	292	14%
Polish	289	13.9%
Italian	208	10%
Arab	125	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	3.3%
Dutch	39	1.9%
German	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59041

What city is ZIP code 59041 in?

ZIP code 59041 is primarily assigned to Joliet, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59041 in?

ZIP code 59041 falls within Carbon County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59041 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 59041 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59041 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 59041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59041 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 59041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59041?

The median home value in ZIP code 59041 is $311,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 59041 in?

ZIP code 59041 observes the MST timezone.