59263 ZIP Code — Scobey, MT

Daniels County, Montana

ZIP code 59263 is located in Scobey, Montana, within Daniels County. It covers approximately 587.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,188 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59263

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 $165,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,994. 46% 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 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59263 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,188

population

587.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scobey	Acceptable
Scobey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59222 Flaxville (13.3 mi) 59276 Whitetail (13.4 mi) 59253 Peerless (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,188
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	587.54 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	48.7333
Longitude	-105.4290
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	50.8%	45.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,188

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$45,994

Median household income

$31,233

Per capita income

$165,500

Median home value

$533

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

684

Housing units

24.4%

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

120

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	19.7%
18 and over	954	80.3%
65 and over	402	33.8%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,080	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	66	5.3%
Two or more races	61	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.9%
Asian	18	1.4%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	45.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.7%	19.2%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$45,994

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,500
Median rent / month	$533
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	16.1%
1939 or earlier	28.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	59.5%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	132	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	153	28.3%
Households with children under 18	97	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	51.4%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	22.3%
Married	53.9%	45.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	20.2%
Divorced	10.3%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	82	43.9%
High school	97	51.9%
College / grad school	5	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Agriculture & mining 20.5%

Retail trade 13.0%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Information 6.2%

Construction 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Professional & management 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.5%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.3

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 17.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,131	95.2%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,163	97.9%
Born in same state	1,163	97.9%
Born in different state	837	70.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.1%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	342	28.8%
Italian	172	14.5%
French	105	8.8%
Arab	86	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	1.4%
German	11	0.9%
English	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59263

What city is ZIP code 59263 in?

ZIP code 59263 is primarily assigned to Scobey, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59263 in?

ZIP code 59263 falls within Daniels County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59263 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 59263 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59263 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 59263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59263?

The median home value in ZIP code 59263 is $165,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59263?

The median household income in ZIP code 59263 is $45,994, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59263 in?

ZIP code 59263 observes the MST timezone.