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Dawson County
Richey, MT
59259
59259 ZIP Code — Richey, MT
Dawson County, Montana
ZIP code 59259 is located in
Richey ,
Montana ,
within Dawson County .
It covers approximately 628.70 square miles and serves a population of
354 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59259
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 $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $68,906. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59259 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
354
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
628.70 sq mi
Water area
0.63 sq mi
Latitude
47.6361
Longitude
-105.0001
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
47.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
50.4%
32.6%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
15.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$68,906
Median household income
$119,000
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 11.6% 18 and over 313 88.4% 65 and over 98 27.7% Median age 51.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 334 92.5% Two or more races 15 4.2% Hispanic or Latino 7 1.9% Other race 4 1.1% Asian 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.3%
47.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
50.4%
32.6%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
15.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.8%
3.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 11.4% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 22.3% $100k–$150k 14.9% $150k–$200k 1.1% $200k+ 8.0% Median income $68,906
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $119,000 Median rent / month $411 Owner occupied 82.9% Renter occupied 17.1% Vacant 31.9% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.88
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 2.3% 1980–1989 7.8% 1970–1979 5.8% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 18.7% 1940–1949 10.1% 1939 or earlier 37.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 12.8% 2 bedrooms 23.3% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 7.8% 5+ bedrooms 7.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.7% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 25.7% 3 or more 45.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.6% Electricity 17.1% Propane / LP gas 25.7% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 95 54.3% Cohabiting couple 10 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 42 24.0% Female householder, no spouse 28 16.0% Households with children under 18 35 20.0% Households with seniors (65+) 72 41.1% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.9% 27.9% Married 58.8% 53.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.8% 13.3% Divorced 5.6% 5.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
41.9%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 5.6% Kindergarten 2 3.7% Elementary school 14 25.9% High school 16 29.6% College / grad school 19 35.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Agriculture & mining
19.7%
Professional & management
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 17.6% Sales & office 21.2% Natural resources & construction 15.0% Production & transportation 14.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.4% Government 25.9% Self-employed 17.6% Unpaid family workers 3.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.4% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.9% Work from home 9.2% Other means 4.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.4% Retirement income 21.7% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 10.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 9.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 19.2% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 12.8% Poor mental health 11.6% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 67.4% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 12.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.7% 65 and over 29.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.9% Public insurance 34.5% No insurance 5.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 345 97.5% 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) 346 97.7% Born in same state 346 97.7% Born in different state 211 59.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 2.3% Not a US citizen 1 12.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 81 22.9% Italian 42 11.9% Arab 13 3.7%
Ancestry Count % French 11 3.1% English 3 0.8% Dutch 3 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.4% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59259
What city is ZIP code 59259 in?
ZIP code 59259 is primarily assigned to Richey, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59259 in?
ZIP code 59259 falls within Dawson County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59259 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 59259 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59259 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 59259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59259 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 59259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59259 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 59259 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59259 in?
ZIP code 59259 observes the MST timezone.
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