59253 ZIP Code — Peerless, MT
Daniels County, Montana
ZIP code 59253 is located in Peerless, Montana, within Daniels County. It covers approximately 322.01 square miles and serves a population of 88 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
88
population
322.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59253 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59253
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Peerless | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 88 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 322.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.7814 |
| Longitude | -105.8052 |
| 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 | 5.1% | 45.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.4% | 34.8% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 15.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 15.4% | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
88
Population
36.8
Median age
$126,750
Median household income
$41,973
Per capita income
$195,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
65
Housing units
7.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
6
3
5–9
3
5
25–34
5
11
35–44
10
2
45–54
1
3
55–59
3
11
60–64
10
2
65–74
1
3
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 70 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Two or more races
13.6%
Asian
11.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 75% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 10 | 11.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 5.1% | 45.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.4% | 34.8% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 15.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 15.4% | 4.1% | 4.7% |
$35k–$50k
6.7%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
66.7%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 6.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 66.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $126,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
33.3%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
36.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 53.8% |
| Single-family detached | 76.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 41.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 6.7% |
| 3 or more | 60.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 80.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 85.4% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
55.7%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
4.3%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 100.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
28.1%
Agriculture & mining
19.3%
Other services
17.5%
Wholesale trade
14.0%
Public administration
10.5%
Education & healthcare
7.0%
Construction
3.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.1% |
| Service | 36.8% |
| Sales & office | 35.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.4% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 22.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.4% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.0% |
| Work from home | 42.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.3% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 20.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 66.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.8% |
| Public insurance | 10.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76 | 86.4% |
| 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) | 78 | 88.6% |
| Born in same state | 78 | 88.6% |
| Born in different state | 55 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 11.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 11 | 12.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.1% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59253
What city is ZIP code 59253 in?
ZIP code 59253 is primarily assigned to Peerless, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59253 in?
ZIP code 59253 falls within Daniels County, Montana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59253?
7% 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 59253 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 59253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 59253 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 59253 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59253?
The median household income in ZIP code 59253 is $126,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59253 in?
ZIP code 59253 observes the MST timezone.