59070 ZIP Code — Roberts, MT

Carbon County, Montana

ZIP code 59070 is located in Roberts, Montana, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 178.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59070

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $471,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,667. 41% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59070 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,407

population

178.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roberts	Acceptable
Roberts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59071 Roscoe (10.6 mi) 59041 Joliet (12.3 mi) 59029 Fromberg (13.5 mi) 59007 Bearcreek (15 mi) 59019 Columbus (16.5 mi) 59068 Red Lodge (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,407
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	178.25 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	45.3704
Longitude	-109.2218
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	28.7%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,407

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$86,667

Median household income

$33,030

Per capita income

$471,300

Median home value

$1,166

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

569

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

129

108

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	21.0%
18 and over	1,111	79.0%
65 and over	321	22.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,342	95%
Two or more races	42	3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	41.8%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	35.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	17.5%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	5.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	29.1%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$86,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 41.6%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$471,300
Median rent / month	$1,166
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	58.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	55.7%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	67	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	53	11.7%
Households with children under 18	163	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	41.9%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	14.9%
Married	50.3%	54.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	6.5%
Divorced	16.1%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	8.6%
Kindergarten	11	3.5%
Elementary school	147	47.0%
High school	111	35.5%
College / grad school	17	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Construction 15.2%

Professional & management 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Retail trade 9.0%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,353	96.2%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,407	100.0%
Born in same state	1,407	100.0%
Born in different state	736	52.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	248	17.6%
Italian	156	11.1%
Arab	97	6.9%
Polish	86	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	2.7%
German	17	1.2%
Irish	9	0.6%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59070

What city is ZIP code 59070 in?

ZIP code 59070 is primarily assigned to Roberts, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59070 in?

ZIP code 59070 falls within Carbon County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59070 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 59070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59070?

The median home value in ZIP code 59070 is $471,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 59070?

ZIP code 59070 has an estimated population of 1,407 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59070?

The median household income in ZIP code 59070 is $86,667, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59070 in?

ZIP code 59070 observes the MST timezone.