59929 ZIP Code — Proctor, MT

Lake County, Montana

ZIP code 59929 is located in Proctor, Montana, within Lake County. It covers approximately 41.21 square miles and serves a population of 215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59929

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59929 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

215

population

41.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Proctor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	215
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	41.21 sq mi
Water area	2.38 sq mi
Latitude	47.9005
Longitude	-114.3968
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	47.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	14.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

215

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

Median household income

$32,763

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.6%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	26.0%
18 and over	159	74.0%
65 and over	81	37.7%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	215	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	14.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 14.3%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 25.0%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.3%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	25.0%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	20.2%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 15.9%

$1M+ 32.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.6%
Renter occupied	2.4%
Vacant	55.3%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.6%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.0%
1 bedroom	20.7%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	17	20.2%
Households with children under 18	14	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	71.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	27.7%
Married	72.2%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	8.4%
Divorced	3.8%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	88.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.7%

Construction 21.3%

Finance & real estate 20.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	4.0%
Sales & office	38.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	25.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.9%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	69.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	92.6%
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)	215	100.0%
Born in same state	215	100.0%
Born in different state	72	33.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	9.3%
Polish	17	7.9%
Italian	12	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	4.7%
Arab	9	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59929

What city is ZIP code 59929 in?

ZIP code 59929 is primarily assigned to Proctor, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59929 in?

ZIP code 59929 falls within Lake County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59929 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 59929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59929 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 59929 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59929 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 59929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 59929?

ZIP code 59929 has an estimated population of 215 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59929 in?

ZIP code 59929 observes the MST timezone.