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Musselshell County
Melstone, MT
59054
59054 ZIP Code — Melstone, MT
Musselshell County, Montana
ZIP code 59054 is located in
Melstone ,
Montana ,
within Musselshell County .
It covers approximately 479.87 square miles and serves a population of
236 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59054
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 $177,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($50,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 59054 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
236
Population density
0 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
479.87 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
46.5756
Longitude
-107.9368
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
55.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
29.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
12.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.0%
2.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$50,375
Median household income
$177,500
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 40 16.9% 18 and over 196 83.1% 65 and over 53 22.5% Median age 51.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.2%
Group Count % White 211 88.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 22 9.2% Hispanic or Latino 3 1.3% Other race 3 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.0%
55.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
29.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
12.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.0%
2.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 12.4% $25k–$35k 15.2% $35k–$50k 10.5% $50k–$75k 24.8% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 12.4% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $50,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $177,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.8% Renter occupied 15.2% Vacant 28.6% Single-family detached 76.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.3% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.21
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.5% 2000–2009 8.8% 1990–1999 10.9% 1980–1989 7.5% 1970–1979 22.4% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 25.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 17.7% 3 bedrooms 25.2% 4 bedrooms 18.4% 5+ bedrooms 31.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 27.6% 2 vehicles 22.9% 3 or more 47.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.0% Electricity 2.9% Propane / LP gas 70.5% Fuel oil 6.7% Wood 18.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 50.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 31 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 21 20.0% Households with children under 18 26 24.8% Households with seniors (65+) 29 27.6% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.2% 32.1% Married 64.8% 49.1% Separated 0.0% 2.7% Widowed 17.0% 4.5% Divorced 8.0% 11.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
35.6%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.9% Bachelor's or higher 21.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 13 33.3% Elementary school 21 53.8% High school 4 10.3% College / grad school 1 2.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Agriculture & mining
27.0%
Public administration
11.7%
Professional & management
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 72.1% Service 1.8% Sales & office 9.0% Natural resources & construction 8.1% Production & transportation 9.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.4% Government 27.9% Self-employed 30.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.4% Carpool 3.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 6.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.2% Retirement income 9.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 8.6% Food stamps / SNAP 12.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.8% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.8% Visited dentist 59.0% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 10.2%
Disability % Any disability 15.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.9% 65 and over 35.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.8% Public insurance 39.8% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 234 99.2% 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) 236 100.0% Born in same state 236 100.0% Born in different state 148 62.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 30 12.7% Polish 30 12.7% French 27 11.4%
Ancestry Count % English 5 2.1% Dutch 3 1.3% Arab 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59054
What city is ZIP code 59054 in?
ZIP code 59054 is primarily assigned to Melstone, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59054 in?
ZIP code 59054 falls within Musselshell County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59054 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 59054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59054 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 59054 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 59054 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 59054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59054?
The median home value in ZIP code 59054 is $177,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 59054 in?
ZIP code 59054 observes the MST timezone.
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