59743 ZIP Code — Melrose, MT
Silver Bow County, Montana
ZIP code 59743 is located in Melrose, Montana, within Silver Bow County. It covers approximately 209.73 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
186
population
209.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59743 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59743
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Melrose | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 209.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.6494 |
| Longitude | -112.6218 |
| 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 | 57.7% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 30.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 15.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
1
People per sq mi
57.2
Median age
$37,292
Median household income
$30,760
Per capita income
$485,700
Median home value
$840
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
29.7%
Unemployment
104
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
5
5–9
4
3
10–14
3
2
20–24
1
20
25–34
18
6
35–44
6
9
45–54
8
27
55–59
23
8
60–64
7
14
65–74
12
4
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 9.7% |
| 18 and over | 168 | 90.3% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 57.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 99.5% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.7% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 30.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 15.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
2.5%
$25k–$35k
38.3%
$35k–$50k
18.5%
$50k–$75k
7.4%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 38.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| Median income | $37,292 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
7.6%
$300k–$500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
37.9%
$1M+
10.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $485,700 |
| Median rent / month | $840 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 31.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 48.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% |
| 3 or more | 66.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 13.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 60.5% |
| Wood | 12.3% |
| No fuel used | 6.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 29 | 35.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 4.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 13.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 19 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Married | 46.5% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 32.6% | 29.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
27.3%
HS graduate
10.3%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
15.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 53.3% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 40.0% |
| High school | 1 | 6.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.1%
Agriculture & mining
15.5%
Construction
12.7%
Other services
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Professional & management
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Retail trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 5.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 35.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.9 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
40.0%
18 and over
16.7%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.9% |
| Retirement income | 42.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 9.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 13 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.8% |
| Public insurance | 54.8% |
| No insurance | 1.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 183 | 98.4% |
| 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 133 | 71.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 45 | 24.2% |
| Polish | 16 | 8.6% |
| French | 14 | 7.5% |
| German | 2 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 2 | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59743
What city is ZIP code 59743 in?
ZIP code 59743 is primarily assigned to Melrose, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59743 in?
ZIP code 59743 falls within Silver Bow County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59743 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 59743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59743?
18% of residents in ZIP code 59743 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 59743 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 59743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59743?
The median home value in ZIP code 59743 is $485,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 59743 in?
ZIP code 59743 observes the MST timezone.