59855 ZIP Code — Pablo, MT

Lake County, Montana

ZIP code 59855 is located in Pablo, Montana, within Lake County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59855

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

376

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pablo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	1,074 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.5914
Longitude	-114.1185
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	100.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

1,074

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$28,750

Median household income

$12,385

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

48.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	73	19.4%
18 and over	303	80.6%
65 and over	120	31.9%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 29.3%

Two or more races 13.3%

Black or African American 4%

Group	Count	%
White	201	53.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	110	29.3%
Two or more races	50	13.3%
Black or African American	15	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 20.7%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 31.0%

$50k–$75k 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.7%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	31.0%
$50k–$75k	6.0%
Median income	$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	24.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	55.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	35.8%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.9%
2 bedrooms	46.8%
3 bedrooms	32.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	23.9%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	44	23.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	13.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	69	37.5%
Households with children under 18	47	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	56.0%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	20.6%
Married	35.8%	28.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.1%
Divorced	26.7%	31.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.4%

Public administration 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Retail trade 13.0%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.3%
Service	46.8%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.8

Poverty

All people 48.5%

Under 18 years 65.8%

18 and over 44.3%

Married-couple families 59.1%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	80.8%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	371	98.7%
Spanish	1	0.3%
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)	367	97.6%
Born in same state	367	97.6%
Born in different state	275	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	15.4%
Italian	47	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	51.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59855

What city is ZIP code 59855 in?

ZIP code 59855 is primarily assigned to Pablo, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59855 in?

ZIP code 59855 falls within Lake County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59855?

49% of residents in ZIP code 59855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59855 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 59855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59855?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 59855 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 59855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 59855 in?

ZIP code 59855 observes the MST timezone.