59059 ZIP Code — Musselshell, MT
Musselshell County, Montana
ZIP code 59059 is located in Musselshell, Montana, within Musselshell County. It covers approximately 366.27 square miles and serves a population of 191 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
191
population
366.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59059 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59059
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Musselshell | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 191 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 065 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 366.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.5094 |
| Longitude | -108.0468 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 406 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 55.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.8% | 29.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.1% | 12.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
191
Population
1
People per sq mi
53.4
Median age
$35,313
Median household income
$22,587
Per capita income
$216,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
74.4%
Home ownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
8
2
5–9
2
3
10–14
3
8
15–19
9
3
25–34
4
15
35–44
16
9
45–54
10
14
55–59
15
5
60–64
6
21
65–74
24
3
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 42 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 149 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 52 | 27.2% |
| Median age | 53.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 3.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 55.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.8% | 29.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.1% | 12.4% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
18.6%
$10k–$15k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
18.6%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 18.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| Median income | $35,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.1%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k–$300k
20.3%
$300k–$500k
23.4%
$1M+
9.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter occupied | 25.6% |
| Vacant | 38.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.1% |
| 3 or more | 38.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.4% |
| Wood | 32.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 52 | 60.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 29 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 41 | 47.7% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 2.8% | 18.9% |
| Married | 69.0% | 69.5% |
| Separated | 14.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
30.2%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
34.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 37.0% |
| High school | 17 | 63.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
57.4%
Agriculture & mining
26.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Retail trade
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 50.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 16.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 13.1% |
| Work from home | 70.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
27.7%
Under 18 years
38.1%
18 and over
24.8%
Married-couple families
21.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.7% |
| Retirement income | 37.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 33.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 9.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 15.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.1% |
| 65 and over | 11.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 30.9% |
| Public insurance | 70.7% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 176 | 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) | 191 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 191 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 105 | 55.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 59 | 30.9% |
| Polish | 16 | 8.4% |
| English | 10 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 5.2% |
| Italian | 8 | 4.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59059
What city is ZIP code 59059 in?
ZIP code 59059 is primarily assigned to Musselshell, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59059 in?
ZIP code 59059 falls within Musselshell County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59059?
28% of residents in ZIP code 59059 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59059 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 59059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59059 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 59059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59059 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 59059 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59059 in?
ZIP code 59059 observes the MST timezone.