59472 ZIP Code — Sand Coulee, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59472 is located in Sand Coulee, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 55.37 square miles and serves a population of 541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59472

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 $231,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59472 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

541

population

55.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sand Coulee	Acceptable
Sand Coulee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59402 Malmstrom Afb (7.1 mi) 59405 Great Falls (7.6 mi) 59401 Great Falls (9.5 mi) 59404 Great Falls (12.6 mi) 59412 Belt (13.5 mi) 59480 Stockett (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	541
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	55.37 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	47.4065
Longitude	-111.1555
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	41.7%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

541

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$38,262

Per capita income

$231,700

Median home value

$912

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

260

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	86	15.9%
18 and over	455	84.1%
65 and over	160	29.6%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	487	85.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	4.9%
Two or more races	25	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	3.3%
Other race	7	1.2%
Asian	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,700
Median rent / month	$912
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	8.4%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.8%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	58	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	47	18.9%
Households with children under 18	38	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	43.8%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	20.7%
Married	58.4%	59.1%
Separated	5.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.4%
Divorced	18.3%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	46.5%
High school	46	53.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 16.5%

Public administration 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Other services 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 81.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	23.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	22.1%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	541	100.0%
Spanish	12	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	1.7%
Other languages	3	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	533	98.5%
Born in same state	514	95.0%
Born in different state	349	64.5%
Foreign born	19	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	10.4%
French	32	5.9%
Polish	30	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	3.3%
Irish	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59472

What city is ZIP code 59472 in?

ZIP code 59472 is primarily assigned to Sand Coulee, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59472 in?

ZIP code 59472 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59472 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 59472 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59472 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 59472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59472 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 59472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 59472 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 59472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 59472 in?

ZIP code 59472 observes the MST timezone.