Prairie County, MT ZIP Codes
Montana (MT) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
1,091
population (2021)
-7.5%
pop change since 2010
30079
FIPS code
Prairie County ZIP code map
About Prairie County
Prairie County is located in Montana and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,091 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.5% from 1,179 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Prairie County is 30079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,091 |
| 2010 population | 1,179 |
| Change | -7.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| FIPS code | 30079 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Prairie County
ZIP codes for Prairie County, MT (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59326 | Fallon | Prairie | View map |
| 59341 | Mildred | Prairie | View map |
| 59349 | Terry | Prairie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,295
Population
49.7
Median age
$33,064
Median household income
$28,631
Per capita income
$179,500
Median home value
$711
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
25.2%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
543
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23
Under 5
21
59
5–9
52
40
10–14
35
40
15–19
36
14
20–24
12
41
25–34
36
104
35–44
92
75
45–54
66
33
55–59
29
35
60–64
32
137
65–74
121
64
75–84
57
22
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 289 | 28.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,006 | 71.8% |
| 65 and over | 420 | 27.9% |
| Median age | 49.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Other race
5.5%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,168 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 75 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
27.9%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 27.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $33,064 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.2%
$50k–$100k
18.6%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
37.3%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
4.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,500 |
| Median rent / month | $711 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 26.7% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% |
| 3 or more | 39.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.9% |
| Electricity | 8.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 52.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 254 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 130 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 83 | 11.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 140 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 239 | 44.8% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.8% | 15.8% |
| Married | 47.9% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 18.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
16.2%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 160 | 60.2% |
| High school | 76 | 29.6% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 0.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.4%
Education & healthcare
13.7%
Construction
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Retail trade
4.6%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.2% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 10.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 15.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.3% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 21.8% |
| Other means | 10.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
Poverty
All people
25.2%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
32.9%
Married-couple families
19.2%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.4% |
| Retirement income | 31.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 82 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 13.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.0% |
| Public insurance | 65.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,251 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 7 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,191 | 91.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,173 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 824 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 104 | 8.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 44 | 34.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 153 | 11.8% |
| French | 138 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 79 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 68 | 5.3% |
| English | 50 | 3.9% |
| German | 13 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 91.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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