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Cascade County
Stockett, MT
59480
59480 ZIP Code — Stockett, MT
Cascade County, Montana
ZIP code 59480 is located in
Stockett ,
Montana ,
within Cascade County .
It covers approximately 141.99 square miles and serves a population of
303 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59480
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 $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($53,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
303
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
141.99 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
47.1952
Longitude
-111.1420
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.7%
47.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.0%
3.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$53,750
Median household income
$216,700
Median home value
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 36 11.9% 18 and over 267 88.1% 65 and over 89 29.4% Median age 61.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.7%
Group Count % White 260 83.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 30 9.7% Two or more races 13 4.2% Hispanic or Latino 7 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.7%
47.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
31.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
16.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
2.0%
3.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.5% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 3.1% $25k–$35k 1.5% $35k–$50k 27.5% $50k–$75k 9.2% $75k–$100k 9.2% $100k–$150k 18.3% $200k+ 15.3% Median income $53,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $216,700 Median rent / month $875 Owner occupied 88.5% Renter occupied 11.5% Vacant 20.6% Single-family detached 93.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.8% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.1% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 2.4% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 1.2% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 19.4% 1939 or earlier 32.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.4% 2 bedrooms 30.9% 3 bedrooms 30.9% 4 bedrooms 18.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 25.2% 2 vehicles 20.6% 3 or more 54.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 6.9% Propane / LP gas 61.1% Fuel oil 5.3% Wood 26.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 64.9% Cohabiting couple 3 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 32 24.4% Female householder, no spouse 11 8.4% Households with children under 18 15 11.5% Households with seniors (65+) 54 41.2% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.1% 0.0% Married 59.4% 88.6% Separated 5.2% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.9% Divorced 8.4% 2.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 10.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 12 38.7% High school 16 51.6% College / grad school 3 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.8%
Public administration
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Professional & management
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.8% Service 8.6% Sales & office 20.4% Natural resources & construction 19.1% Production & transportation 11.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.8% Government 20.4% Self-employed 17.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 16.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 3.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 26.0% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 3.1% Food stamps / SNAP 5.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 29.4% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.1% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.9% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.8% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 12.9% Poor mental health 13.1% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 63.8% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 16.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 52.8% 18–64 years 10.0% 65 and over 9.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.1% Public insurance 52.5% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 295 97.4% Spanish 7 2.4% Other Indo-European 7 2.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 296 97.7% Born in same state 296 97.7% Born in different state 179 59.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 2.3% Not a US citizen 4 57.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 37 12.2% French 23 7.6% Arab 20 6.6% Polish 8 2.6%
Ancestry Count % German 6 2% Dutch 6 2% English 4 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 95.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59480
What city is ZIP code 59480 in?
ZIP code 59480 is primarily assigned to Stockett, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59480 in?
ZIP code 59480 falls within Cascade County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59480 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 59480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59480 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 59480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59480?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 59480 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 59480 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59480 in?
ZIP code 59480 observes the MST timezone.
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