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Madison County
Sheridan, MT
59749
59749 ZIP Code — Sheridan, MT
Madison County, Montana
ZIP code 59749 is located in
Sheridan ,
Montana ,
within Madison County .
It covers approximately 238.19 square miles and serves a population of
2,026 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59749
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,735. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 54% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59749 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,026
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
057
Geography
Land area
238.19 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
45.4222
Longitude
-112.1594
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.1%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.9%
5.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$75,735
Median household income
$341,200
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 339 16.7% 18 and over 1,687 83.3% 65 and over 683 33.7% Median age 56.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,917 94.3% Two or more races 99 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.3% Other race 7 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.1%
43.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
49.5%
33.3%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
18.2%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.9%
5.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 6.5% $35k–$50k 8.9% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 31.5% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $75,735
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $341,200 Median rent / month $844 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 81.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.3% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 12.1% 1990–1999 14.3% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 16.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 14.8% 3 bedrooms 56.1% 4 bedrooms 14.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 23.5% 2 vehicles 39.6% 3 or more 34.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.2% Electricity 14.3% Propane / LP gas 21.4% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 15.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 506 64.1% Cohabiting couple 10 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 95 12.0% Female householder, no spouse 179 22.7% Households with children under 18 126 15.9% Households with seniors (65+) 432 54.7% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.0% 16.0% Married 69.7% 55.2% Separated 2.6% 0.6% Widowed 2.5% 14.7% Divorced 8.3% 13.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.6% Bachelor's or higher 31.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 3.4% Kindergarten 11 3.1% Elementary school 100 28.6% High school 180 51.4% College / grad school 47 13.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
16.5%
Education & healthcare
16.1%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Public administration
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 20.2% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 16.8% Production & transportation 15.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.6% Government 12.5% Self-employed 13.3% Unpaid family workers 5.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.7% Carpool 12.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 18.5% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 25.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.3% Retirement income 47.0% Supplemental Security 0.8% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.2% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 22.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.8% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 11.8% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 167 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 8.6% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 29.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.3% Public insurance 51.0% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,906 94.1% Spanish 60 3.1% Other Indo-European 60 3.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,006 99.0% Born in same state 1,993 98.4% Born in different state 915 45.2% Foreign born 13 0.6% Naturalized citizen 20 1.0% Not a US citizen 17 85.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 403 19.9% Italian 361 17.8% Polish 197 9.7% Arab 104 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 85 4.2% English 80 3.9% German 9 0.4% Irish 4 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59749
What city is ZIP code 59749 in?
ZIP code 59749 is primarily assigned to Sheridan, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59749 in?
ZIP code 59749 falls within Madison County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59749 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 59749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59749 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 59749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 59749 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 59749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59749 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 59749 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59749 in?
ZIP code 59749 observes the MST timezone.
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