59474 ZIP Code — Shelby, MT

Toole County, Montana

ZIP code 59474 is located in Shelby, Montana, within Toole County. It covers approximately 553.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59474

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 $176,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,531. 39% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59474 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,331

population

553.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59444 Galata (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,331
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	553.08 sq mi
Water area	3.29 sq mi
Latitude	48.4628
Longitude	-111.7320
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	54.8%	52.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.8%	7.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,331

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$51,531

Median household income

$30,602

Per capita income

$176,100

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,172

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

111

15–19

117

20–24

307

25–34

199

309

35–44

199

231

45–54

149

188

55–59

121

138

60–64

236

65–74

153

106

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	523	15.7%
18 and over	2,808	84.3%
65 and over	651	19.5%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,771	81.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	267	7.8%
Two or more races	144	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	79	2.3%
Black or African American	78	2.3%
Other race	37	1.1%
Asian	34	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	52.0%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.8%	7.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$51,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,100
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	654	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	277	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	306	24.1%
Households with children under 18	252	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	473	37.3%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	19.1%
Married	45.3%	50.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	1.5%	13.9%
Divorced	14.4%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.3%
Kindergarten	64	12.7%
Elementary school	157	31.2%
High school	151	30.0%
College / grad school	100	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Public administration 9.1%

Professional & management 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.0%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	25.1%
Self-employed	14.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.9

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	375	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,197	96.0%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,160	94.9%
Born in same state	3,142	94.3%
Born in different state	1,885	56.6%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	171	5.1%
Not a US citizen	104	60.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	472	14.2%
Polish	388	11.6%
Italian	316	9.5%
Arab	191	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	1.4%
German	24	0.7%
Dutch	19	0.6%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59474

What city is ZIP code 59474 in?

ZIP code 59474 is primarily assigned to Shelby, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59474 in?

ZIP code 59474 falls within Toole County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59474 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 59474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59474 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 59474 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59474?

The median home value in ZIP code 59474 is $176,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 59474?

ZIP code 59474 has an estimated population of 3,331 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59474 in?

ZIP code 59474 observes the MST timezone.