59046 ZIP Code — Lavina, MT

Golden Valley County, Montana

ZIP code 59046 is located in Lavina, Montana, within Golden Valley County. It covers approximately 594.93 square miles and serves a population of 496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59046 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

496

population

594.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lavina	Acceptable
Lavina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59074 Ryegate (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	496
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	594.93 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	46.4417
Longitude	-108.9989
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	46.0%	50.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	10.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.2%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

496

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$36,751

Per capita income

$234,000

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

26.5%

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	92	18.5%
18 and over	404	81.5%
65 and over	131	26.4%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	436	83.8%
Two or more races	50	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24	4.6%
Black or African American	7	1.3%
Other race	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	50.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	10.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.2%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,000
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.9%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	61.3%
Fuel oil	6.6%
Wood	13.3%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	24	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	21.5%
Households with children under 18	29	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	47.5%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	27.4%
Married	63.1%	57.0%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	5.4%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.8%
Kindergarten	3	2.6%
Elementary school	42	36.8%
High school	42	36.8%
College / grad school	25	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.4%

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 6.2%

Retail trade 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.9%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	24.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	96.6%
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)	494	99.6%
Born in same state	490	98.8%
Born in different state	245	49.4%
Foreign born	4	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	16.1%
Italian	66	13.3%
Polish	52	10.5%
Dutch	35	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.8%
English	21	4.2%
German	1	0.2%
Irish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59046

What city is ZIP code 59046 in?

ZIP code 59046 is primarily assigned to Lavina, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59046 in?

ZIP code 59046 falls within Golden Valley County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59046 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 59046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59046 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 59046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59046 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59046 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 59046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59046 in?

ZIP code 59046 observes the MST timezone.