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Toole County
Sunburst, MT
59482
59482 ZIP Code — Sunburst, MT
Toole County, Montana
ZIP code 59482 is located in
Sunburst ,
Montana ,
within Toole County .
It covers approximately 210.31 square miles and serves a population of
992 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59482
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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $81,806. 32% 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 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 59482 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
992
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
210.31 sq mi
Water area
3.01 sq mi
Latitude
48.8397
Longitude
-111.7317
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
52.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
37.8%
29.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
11.6%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
7.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$81,806
Median household income
$145,800
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 401 40.4% 18 and over 591 59.6% 65 and over 80 8.1% Median age 20.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Group Count % White 959 95.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 2% Two or more races 13 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
52.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
37.8%
29.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
11.6%
19.2%
Over $200k
4.5%
7.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 12.8% $75k–$100k 21.0% $100k–$150k 26.5% $150k–$200k 12.3% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $81,806
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $145,800 Median rent / month $791 Owner occupied 63.0% Renter occupied 37.0% Vacant 24.2% Single-family detached 76.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 7.3% 1980–1989 13.8% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 16.6% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 23.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 14.9% 3 bedrooms 44.3% 4 bedrooms 23.9% 5+ bedrooms 12.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.2% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 24.7% 3 or more 40.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.3% Electricity 40.2% Propane / LP gas 16.4% Fuel oil 1.8% Wood 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 144 65.8% Cohabiting couple 4 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 35 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 36 16.4% Households with children under 18 104 47.5% Households with seniors (65+) 59 26.9% Average household size 4.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.7% 23.7% Married 43.7% 66.0% Separated 0.0% 2.3% Widowed 0.8% 5.0% Divorced 5.7% 3.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.2%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.1% Bachelor's or higher 29.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 46 10.4% Kindergarten 15 3.4% Elementary school 218 49.2% High school 98 22.1% College / grad school 66 14.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
19.9%
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Public administration
12.2%
Professional & management
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.3% Service 9.5% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 18.8% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.6% Government 26.3% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 2.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 47.2% Carpool 9.0% Public transit 6.9% Walk 10.1% Work from home 23.1% Other means 3.7% Avg commute (minutes) 16.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
36.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.5% High blood pressure 27.8% High cholesterol 30.4% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 22.1% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 14.0% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.5% Visited dentist 62.1% Cholesterol screening 86.2% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 10.3% Under 18 8.7% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 42.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.6% Public insurance 36.6% No insurance 22.0% Uninsured under 19 22.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 883 89.0% Spanish 24 2.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 24 2.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 974 98.2% Born in same state 947 95.5% Born in different state 681 68.6% Foreign born 27 2.7% Naturalized citizen 18 1.8% Not a US citizen 12 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 171 17.2% Polish 40 4% French 36 3.6% Dutch 5 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 5 0.5% German 3 0.3% English 3 0.3% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.1% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59482
What city is ZIP code 59482 in?
ZIP code 59482 is primarily assigned to Sunburst, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59482 in?
ZIP code 59482 falls within Toole County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59482 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 59482 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59482?
The median home value in ZIP code 59482 is $145,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 59482?
ZIP code 59482 has an estimated population of 992 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59482?
The median household income in ZIP code 59482 is $81,806, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59482 in?
ZIP code 59482 observes the MST timezone.
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