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Madison County
Pony, MT
59747
59747 ZIP Code — Pony, MT
Madison County, Montana
ZIP code 59747 is located in
Pony ,
Montana ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 40.37 square miles and serves a population of
204 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59747
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($67,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 59747 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Pony
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
204
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
40.37 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
45.6626
Longitude
-111.9243
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.8%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.4%
5.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$67,083
Median household income
$342,300
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 25 12.3% 18 and over 179 87.7% 65 and over 73 35.8% Median age 55.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 179 87.7% Two or more races 25 12.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.8%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.4%
5.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 4.2% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 18.1% $75k–$100k 4.2% $100k–$150k 25.0% $150k–$200k 4.2% $200k+ 12.5% Median income $67,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $342,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.7% Renter occupied 15.3% Vacant 42.4% Single-family detached 92.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.64
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 18.4% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 17.6% 1970–1979 4.8% 1960–1969 5.6% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 4.8% 1939 or earlier 26.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 15.2% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 50.4% 3 bedrooms 22.4% 4 bedrooms 4.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 9.7% 2 vehicles 56.9% 3 or more 33.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 22.2% Propane / LP gas 45.8% Wood 31.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 57 79.2% Cohabiting couple 3 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 4 5.6% Female householder, no spouse 8 11.1% Households with children under 18 6 8.3% Households with seniors (65+) 41 56.9% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.7% 19.8% Married 78.9% 55.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.2% 0.0% Divorced 4.2% 25.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.9% Bachelor's or higher 56.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 17 68.0% High school 8 32.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
34.4%
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Public administration
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.4% Service 12.9% Sales & office 53.8% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 5.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 34.4% Government 31.2% Self-employed 34.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.9% Carpool 15.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 42.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.1% Retirement income 52.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.3% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 10.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 21.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.5% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 13.6% Poor mental health 10.1% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 9.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 66.5% Cholesterol screening 94.3% Teeth loss 10.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 11 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 9.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.4% 65 and over 12.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.6% Public insurance 50.5% No insurance 25.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 204 100.0% 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) 201 98.5% Born in same state 201 98.5% Born in different state 79 38.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 1.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 31 15.2% Arab 29 14.2% Italian 22 10.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 12 5.9% Dutch 7 3.4% English 1 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.3% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59747
What city is ZIP code 59747 in?
ZIP code 59747 is primarily assigned to Pony, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59747 in?
ZIP code 59747 falls within Madison County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59747 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 59747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59747 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 59747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59747?
56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 59747 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 59747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 59747 in?
ZIP code 59747 observes the MST timezone.
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