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Valley County
Nashua, MT
59248
59248 ZIP Code — Nashua, MT
Valley County, Montana
ZIP code 59248 is located in
Nashua ,
Montana ,
within Valley County .
It covers approximately 577.78 square miles and serves a population of
1,046 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59248
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,722. 44% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59248 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,046
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
577.78 sq mi
Water area
4.73 sq mi
Latitude
48.2641
Longitude
-106.2877
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
48.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
35.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
13.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$74,722
Median household income
$202,300
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 241 23.0% 18 and over 805 77.0% 65 and over 279 26.7% Median age 49.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 931 85.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 40 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 39 3.6% Two or more races 36 3.3% Other race 35 3.2% Black or African American 3 0.3% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
48.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
35.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
22.8%
13.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 3.1% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 16.3% $75k–$100k 15.5% $100k–$150k 25.4% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $74,722
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $202,300 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 23.4% Single-family detached 90.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 3.4% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 4.6% 1980–1989 5.8% 1970–1979 24.0% 1960–1969 21.4% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 11.9% 1939 or earlier 16.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.8% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 33.5% 4 bedrooms 31.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 13.5% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 58.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.4% Electricity 7.0% Propane / LP gas 23.8% Wood 6.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 218 56.5% Cohabiting couple 16 4.1% Male householder, no spouse 80 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 72 18.7% Households with children under 18 93 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 174 45.1% Average household size 2.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 16.6% Married 49.5% 59.4% Separated 2.7% 0.5% Widowed 5.5% 19.5% Divorced 15.6% 4.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 25.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 9.0% Kindergarten 3 1.6% Elementary school 104 55.0% High school 64 33.9% College / grad school 1 0.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
18.6%
Public administration
14.0%
Transportation & utilities
13.3%
Education & healthcare
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.4% Service 19.8% Sales & office 12.1% Natural resources & construction 24.0% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 49.4% Government 32.6% Self-employed 14.7% Unpaid family workers 3.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.9% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 1.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 16.7% Other means 3.4% Avg commute (minutes) 21.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
28.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.3% Retirement income 32.4% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.0% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 32.7% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 22.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 15.2% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 144 17.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.5% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 30.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.6% Public insurance 44.7% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 992 94.8% Spanish 4 0.4% Other Indo-European 3 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 1 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,034 98.9% Born in same state 1,032 98.7% Born in different state 788 75.3% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 12 1.1% Not a US citizen 3 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 253 24.2% Arab 135 12.9% Italian 74 7.1% French 45 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 7 0.7% German 6 0.6% English 6 0.6% Irish 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.9% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59248
What city is ZIP code 59248 in?
ZIP code 59248 is primarily assigned to Nashua, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59248 in?
ZIP code 59248 falls within Valley County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59248 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 59248 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59248 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 59248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59248 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 59248 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59248 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 59248 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59248 in?
ZIP code 59248 observes the MST timezone.
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