59483 ZIP Code — Sun River, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59483 is located in Sun River, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 78.64 square miles and serves a population of 358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59483

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 $366,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,615) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59483 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

358

population

78.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sun River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59443 Fort Shaw (9.7 mi) 59487 Vaughn (9.9 mi) 59421 Cascade (16.1 mi) 59404 Great Falls (16.2 mi) 59468 Power (16.6 mi) 59401 Great Falls (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	358
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	78.64 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	47.4473
Longitude	-111.6828
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	39.4%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	10.1%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

358

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$81,615

Median household income

$101,624

Per capita income

$366,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	10.6%
18 and over	320	89.4%
65 and over	123	34.4%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	357	99.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	10.1%	3.5%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 21.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	21.5%
Median income	$81,615

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$366,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.0%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	29	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	18.4%
Households with children under 18	22	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	42.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	32.3%
Married	70.3%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.9%
Widowed	6.1%	1.1%
Divorced	2.7%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	26.6%
High school	17	21.5%
College / grad school	41	51.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Retail trade 14.5%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 6.4%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.3%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	2.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	358	100.0%
Spanish	10	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	315	88.0%
Born in same state	315	88.0%
Born in different state	222	62.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	12.0%
Not a US citizen	43	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	16.5%
French	58	16.2%
Arab	7	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.7%
Polish	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59483

What city is ZIP code 59483 in?

ZIP code 59483 is primarily assigned to Sun River, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59483 in?

ZIP code 59483 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59483 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 59483 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59483 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 59483 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59483 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 59483 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59483?

The median home value in ZIP code 59483 is $366,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 59483 in?

ZIP code 59483 observes the MST timezone.