59250 ZIP Code — Opheim, MT

Valley County, Montana

ZIP code 59250 is located in Opheim, Montana, within Valley County. It covers approximately 467.13 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59250

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 60% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a high rate of remote workers.

302

population

467.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Opheim	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59260 Richland (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	467.13 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	48.8901
Longitude	-106.4738
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	57.4%	48.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	13.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

Median household income

$30,286

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11	3.6%
18 and over	291	96.4%
65 and over	15	5.0%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	282	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	6.2%
Other race	20	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	48.6%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	9.6%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	13.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	29.9%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.4%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	26.4%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	49.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	42.1%
Female householder, no spouse	10	9.3%
Households with children under 18	8	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	11.2%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.5%	55.0%
Married	23.4%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.8%
Divorced	11.1%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 21.8%

Some college, no degree 63.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	11	14.9%
College / grad school	63	85.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 66.8%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Retail trade 3.1%

Professional & management 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.8%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	20.7%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	30.1%
Unpaid family workers	32.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	29.1%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	59.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 63.6%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.9%
Retirement income	6.5%
Supplemental Security	19.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	302	100.0%
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)	302	100.0%
Born in same state	302	100.0%
Born in different state	215	71.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	93	30.8%
Polish	74	24.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	11.9%
French	6	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59250

What city is ZIP code 59250 in?

ZIP code 59250 is primarily assigned to Opheim, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59250 in?

ZIP code 59250 falls within Valley County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59250?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 59250?

ZIP code 59250 has an estimated population of 302 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59250 in?

ZIP code 59250 observes the MST timezone.