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Mineral County
Superior, MT
59872
59872 ZIP Code — Superior, MT
Mineral County, Montana
ZIP code 59872 is located in
Superior ,
Montana ,
within Mineral County .
It covers approximately 514.25 square miles and serves a population of
2,394 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59872
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,389. 58% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59872 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,394
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
514.25 sq mi
Water area
2.09 sq mi
Latitude
47.0752
Longitude
-114.8701
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
49.2%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
32.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
15.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,389
Median household income
$251,700
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 430 18.0% 18 and over 1,964 82.0% 65 and over 765 32.0% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,251 93% Two or more races 90 3.7% Hispanic or Latino 26 1.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 25 1% Asian 19 0.8% Other race 7 0.3% Black or African American 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
49.2%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
32.9%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
6.9%
15.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 9.0% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 23.7% $50k–$75k 22.9% $75k–$100k 9.1% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $51,389
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $251,700 Median rent / month $709 Owner occupied 79.9% Renter occupied 20.1% Vacant 14.5% Single-family detached 73.3% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 17.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 24.6% 1990–1999 9.6% 1980–1989 8.8% 1970–1979 26.8% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 7.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 10.1% 2 bedrooms 25.6% 3 bedrooms 45.0% 4 bedrooms 15.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 17.7% 2 vehicles 45.2% 3 or more 34.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 13.8% Propane / LP gas 42.7% Fuel oil 4.0% Wood 33.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 547 51.7% Cohabiting couple 66 6.2% Male householder, no spouse 275 26.0% Female householder, no spouse 170 16.1% Households with children under 18 227 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 537 50.8% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.6% 14.7% Married 55.2% 55.4% Separated 0.0% 1.7% Widowed 4.3% 12.4% Divorced 11.8% 15.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.5% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 4.4% Kindergarten 2 0.6% Elementary school 156 46.2% High school 146 43.2% College / grad school 19 5.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Professional & management
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.3% Service 12.7% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 18.0% Production & transportation 17.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.7% Government 23.3% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.7% Carpool 22.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 5.3% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 29.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.6% Retirement income 43.5% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.8% High blood pressure 37.6% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 24.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 57.4% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 386 19.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 1.2% 18–64 years 19.1% 65 and over 37.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.1% Public insurance 59.9% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 4.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,244 93.7% 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) 2,338 97.7% Born in same state 2,325 97.1% Born in different state 938 39.2% Foreign born 13 0.5% Naturalized citizen 56 2.3% Not a US citizen 41 73.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 207 8.6% French 174 7.3% Arab 81 3.4% Polish 56 2.3% English 53 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 37 1.5% German 36 1.5% Norwegian 9 0.4% Dutch 6 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.2% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59872
What city is ZIP code 59872 in?
ZIP code 59872 is primarily assigned to Superior, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59872 in?
ZIP code 59872 falls within Mineral County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59872 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 59872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59872 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 59872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59872 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 59872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 59872?
ZIP code 59872 has an estimated population of 2,394 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 59872 in?
ZIP code 59872 observes the MST timezone.
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