59053 ZIP Code — Martinsdale, MT

Meagher County, Montana

ZIP code 59053 is located in Martinsdale, Montana, within Meagher County. It covers approximately 507.24 square miles and serves a population of 203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59053

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 $181,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 59053 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

203

population

507.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martinsdale	Acceptable
Martinsdale	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	203
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	507.24 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	46.5449
Longitude	-110.4637
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	44.3%	52.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.2%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	20.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

203

Population

63.3

Median age

Median household income

$17,769

Per capita income

$181,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

66.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

270

Housing units

45.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	11.8%
18 and over	179	88.2%
65 and over	60	29.6%
Median age	63.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Two or more races 15.4%

Group	Count	%
White	166	69.2%
Hispanic or Latino	37	15.4%
Two or more races	37	15.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	52.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.2%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	30.4%	20.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 47.7%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	47.7%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 74.3%

$1M+ 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$181,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	60.8%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	24.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.7%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	13.8%
3 or more	86.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	0.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Wood	27.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	71	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	30	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	7	6.4%
Households with children under 18	1	0.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	71.6%
Average household size	1.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	28.8%
Married	65.7%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 16.8%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 45.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	45.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	25.8%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	23	74.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 43.1%

Agriculture & mining 28.5%

Public administration 16.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.7%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.3%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	38.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.1%
Work from home	29.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 66.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 61.5%

Married-couple families 73.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.7%
Public insurance	81.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	187	92.1%
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)	203	100.0%
Born in same state	203	100.0%
Born in different state	59	29.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	28.6%
Italian	39	19.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.7%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59053

What city is ZIP code 59053 in?

ZIP code 59053 is primarily assigned to Martinsdale, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59053 in?

ZIP code 59053 falls within Meagher County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59053?

66% of residents in ZIP code 59053 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59053 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 59053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59053 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 59053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59053 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 59053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59053 in?

ZIP code 59053 observes the MST timezone.