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Judith Basin County
Stanford, MT
59479
59479 ZIP Code — Stanford, MT
Judith Basin County, Montana
ZIP code 59479 is located in
Stanford ,
Montana ,
within Judith Basin County .
It covers approximately 670.87 square miles and serves a population of
736 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59479
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 $170,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $48,869. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59479 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
736
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
670.87 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
47.1599
Longitude
-110.1599
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
52.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
34.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
5.0%
7.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.2%
4.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$48,869
Median household income
$170,000
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 214 29.1% 18 and over 522 70.9% 65 and over 217 29.5% Median age 49.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Group Count % White 711 96.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 19 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.5% Other race 4 0.5% Two or more races 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.9%
52.8%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
38.9%
34.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
5.0%
7.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.2%
4.6%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.2% $10k–$15k 8.7% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 14.3% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 5.1% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $48,869
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $170,000 Median rent / month $408 Owner occupied 70.4% Renter occupied 29.6% Vacant 22.8% Single-family detached 85.0% Large apartment buildings 3.5% Mobile homes 11.1% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 2.5% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 7.6% 1970–1979 11.8% 1960–1969 16.1% 1950–1959 12.9% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 26.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.4% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 35.5% 3 bedrooms 31.1% 4 bedrooms 15.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 19.4% 2 vehicles 34.9% 3 or more 42.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 14.6% Propane / LP gas 61.2% Fuel oil 10.7% Wood 13.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 41.8% Cohabiting couple 14 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 118 35.2% Female householder, no spouse 63 18.8% Households with children under 18 61 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 138 41.2% Average household size 2.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 7.5% Married 49.8% 57.1% Separated 0.0% 5.4% Widowed 1.3% 15.0% Divorced 24.8% 15.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 21.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 32 15.8% Elementary school 126 62.4% High school 36 17.8% College / grad school 8 4.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
40.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Education & healthcare
9.6%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Public administration
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Professional & management
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.5% Service 21.3% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 14.4% Production & transportation 4.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.9% Government 10.8% Self-employed 33.8% Unpaid family workers 1.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.1% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.6% Work from home 24.8% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 15.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.4%
Female-led households
85.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.2% Retirement income 20.9% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.4% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 20.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.2% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 13.1% Poor mental health 12.3% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 64.5% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 12.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 17.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 43.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.7% Public insurance 59.8% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 714 97.0% 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) 731 99.3% Born in same state 726 98.6% Born in different state 496 67.4% Foreign born 5 0.7% Naturalized citizen 5 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 217 29.5% Arab 104 14.1% Polish 78 10.6% French 75 10.2%
Ancestry Count % English 11 1.5% Dutch 7 1% German 5 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.5% Internet access 89.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59479
What city is ZIP code 59479 in?
ZIP code 59479 is primarily assigned to Stanford, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59479 in?
ZIP code 59479 falls within Judith Basin County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59479?
35% of residents in ZIP code 59479 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59479 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 59479 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59479 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 59479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59479 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 59479 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59479 in?
ZIP code 59479 observes the MST timezone.
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