59471 ZIP Code — Roy, MT

Fergus County, Montana

ZIP code 59471 is located in Roy, Montana, within Fergus County. It covers approximately 1,026.10 square miles and serves a population of 357 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59471

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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

357

population

1,026.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59471

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City	Status
Roy	Preferred

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	357
Population density	357 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	1,026.10 sq mi
Water area	3.72 sq mi
Latitude	47.3943
Longitude	-108.7705
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.4%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

357

Population

357

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$43,326

Per capita income

$158,300

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

21.5%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	14.8%
18 and over	304	85.2%
65 and over	81	22.7%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	313	84.6%
Two or more races	31	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1.9%
Black or African American	6	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	51.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	31.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	9.4%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$200k+ 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$200k+	14.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,300
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	27.5%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	20.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	21.4%
3 or more	64.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	2.8%
Propane / LP gas	70.3%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	17.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	13	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.3%
Households with children under 18	24	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	38.6%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	30.7%
Married	41.9%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	2.6%
Divorced	21.5%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 36.4%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	34.3%
High school	30	44.8%
College / grad school	14	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.1%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 4.0%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	31.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.1%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	5.9%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	38.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 21.5%

Under 18 years 52.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	352	98.6%
Spanish	6	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	349	97.8%
Born in same state	343	96.1%
Born in different state	245	68.6%
Foreign born	6	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	118	33.1%
French	29	8.1%
Italian	15	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	3.6%
German	2	0.6%
Norwegian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59471

What city is ZIP code 59471 in?

ZIP code 59471 is primarily assigned to Roy, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59471 in?

ZIP code 59471 falls within Fergus County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59471?

22% of residents in ZIP code 59471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59471 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 59471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59471 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 59471 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59471?

The median home value in ZIP code 59471 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 59471 in?

ZIP code 59471 observes the MST timezone.