59078 ZIP Code — Shawmut, MT
Wheatland County, Montana
ZIP code 59078 is located in Shawmut, Montana, within Wheatland County. It covers approximately 276.88 square miles and serves a population of 120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
120
population
276.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Shawmut | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 120 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 276.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.3911 |
| Longitude | -109.6059 |
| 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 | 69.5% | 65.6% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 22.8% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.2% | 9.0% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
120
Population
52.8
Median age
$44,107
Median household income
$21,525
Per capita income
$116,300
Median home value
$470
Median monthly rent
67.2%
Home ownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
103
Housing units
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
10–14
4
9
15–19
6
2
35–44
2
27
45–54
17
4
55–59
3
4
60–64
2
15
65–74
10
4
75–84
3
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 103 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 28.3% |
| Median age | 52.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 69.5% | 65.6% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 22.8% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.2% | 9.0% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
20.9%
$10k–$15k
10.4%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$35k–$50k
26.9%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 20.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 26.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| Median income | $44,107 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$50k–$100k
24.4%
$100k–$150k
24.4%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,300 |
| Median rent / month | $470 |
| Owner occupied | 67.2% |
| Renter occupied | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 46.4% |
| Single-family detached | 72.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 16.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.5% |
| Electricity | 41.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 20.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 30 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 23 | 34.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 22 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 1.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 15.2% |
| Married | 51.6% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 21.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
23.2%
Bachelor's degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 40.0% |
| High school | 15 | 60.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
63.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.3%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 73.3% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 35.0% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 36.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 50.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
25.2%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 39.0% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 14.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 8.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 11.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 120 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 120 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 120 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 59 | 49.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 22 | 18.3% |
| Polish | 18 | 15% |
| French | 13 | 10.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 8 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6 | 5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.8% |
| Internet access | 62.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59078
What city is ZIP code 59078 in?
ZIP code 59078 is primarily assigned to Shawmut, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59078 in?
ZIP code 59078 falls within Wheatland County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59078 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 59078 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59078?
22% of residents in ZIP code 59078 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59078 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 59078 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 59078 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 59078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 59078 in?
ZIP code 59078 observes the MST timezone.