59255 ZIP Code — Poplar, MT

Roosevelt County, Montana

ZIP code 59255 is located in Poplar, Montana, within Roosevelt County. It covers approximately 688.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59255

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $40,474. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,078

population

688.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poplar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59213 Brockton (16.4 mi) 59201 Wolf Point (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,078
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	688.84 sq mi
Water area	6.29 sq mi
Latitude	48.3083
Longitude	-105.2039
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	65.2%	56.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	27.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,078

Population

People per sq mi

25.8

Median age

$40,474

Median household income

$17,531

Per capita income

$75,800

Median home value

$460

Median monthly rent

61.2%

Home ownership

42.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

749

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

134

191

5–9

199

171

10–14

178

130

15–19

136

100

20–24

104

193

25–34

202

145

35–44

152

157

45–54

164

107

55–59

111

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,154	37.5%
18 and over	1,924	62.5%
65 and over	213	6.9%
Median age	25.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 79.4%

White 18%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,451	79.4%
White	556	18%
Two or more races	52	1.7%
Black or African American	13	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.3%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	56.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	27.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 19.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$40,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,800
Median rent / month	$460
Owner occupied	61.2%
Renter occupied	38.8%
Vacant	27.4%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	21.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	31.0%
Cohabiting couple	60	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	182	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	280	37.0%
Households with children under 18	324	42.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	21.5%
Average household size	3.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.9%	54.8%
Married	29.4%	27.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%
Widowed	2.3%	4.3%
Divorced	4.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	4.9%
Kindergarten	88	8.2%
Elementary school	587	54.5%
High school	200	18.6%
College / grad school	149	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Public administration 26.8%

Retail trade 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Professional & management 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Construction 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	29.5%
Government	63.4%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	6.9%
Walk	8.7%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 42.0%

Under 18 years 44.3%

18 and over 40.6%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.4%
Retirement income	10.0%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	10.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	81.8%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.0%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	40.3%
Uninsured under 19	40.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,816	91.5%
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)	3,078	100.0%
Born in same state	3,078	100.0%
Born in different state	2,764	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	155	5%
Italian	152	4.9%
Arab	50	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	47	1.5%
French	19	0.6%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	66.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59255

What city is ZIP code 59255 in?

ZIP code 59255 is primarily assigned to Poplar, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59255 in?

ZIP code 59255 falls within Roosevelt County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59255?

42% of residents in ZIP code 59255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 59255 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 59255 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59255?

The median home value in ZIP code 59255 is $75,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 59255?

Health data for ZIP code 59255 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 59255 in?

ZIP code 59255 observes the MST timezone.