59864 ZIP Code — Ronan, MT

Lake County, Montana

ZIP code 59864 is located in Ronan, Montana, within Lake County. It covers approximately 186.22 square miles and serves a population of 7,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59864

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $46,518. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 59864 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,057

population

186.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59864 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59864

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59864. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ronan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59824 Charlo (6.3 mi) 59865 Saint Ignatius (13.5 mi) 59860 Polson (16.1 mi) 59831 Dixon (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,057
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	186.22 sq mi
Water area	2.55 sq mi
Latitude	47.5152
Longitude	-114.1426
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	61.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,057

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$46,518

Median household income

$24,794

Per capita income

$243,200

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

2,079

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

209

Under 5

225

234

5–9

253

363

10–14

391

239

15–19

258

227

20–24

245

363

25–34

392

447

35–44

483

356

45–54

385

167

55–59

180

241

60–64

259

360

65–74

389

150

75–84

162

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,994	28.3%
18 and over	5,063	71.7%
65 and over	1,140	16.2%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 38%

Two or more races 9.9%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,576	50.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,701	38%
Two or more races	703	9.9%
Asian	54	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	51	0.7%
Other race	23	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	50.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.3%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.8%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$46,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,200
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	16.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,101	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	106	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	462	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	878	34.5%
Households with children under 18	877	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	796	31.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	31.2%
Married	47.9%	43.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.9%
Widowed	2.6%	8.1%
Divorced	10.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	159	7.3%
Kindergarten	130	6.0%
Elementary school	977	45.0%
High school	389	17.9%
College / grad school	514	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Public administration 9.8%

Professional & management 9.5%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Construction 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 5.0%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 27.7%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 46.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	411	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.0%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,623	93.9%
Spanish	72	1.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	32	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,953	98.5%
Born in same state	6,925	98.1%
Born in different state	4,885	69.2%
Foreign born	28	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	104	1.5%
Not a US citizen	45	43.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	488	6.9%
Arab	421	6%
Italian	405	5.7%
Polish	348	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	100	1.4%
Dutch	64	0.9%
German	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59864

What city is ZIP code 59864 in?

ZIP code 59864 is primarily assigned to Ronan, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59864 in?

ZIP code 59864 falls within Lake County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59864?

28% of residents in ZIP code 59864 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59864?

The median household income in ZIP code 59864 is $46,518, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 59864?

ZIP code 59864 has an estimated population of 7,057 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59864?

The median home value in ZIP code 59864 is $243,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 59864 in?

ZIP code 59864 observes the MST timezone.