59542 ZIP Code — Turner, MT

Blaine County, Montana

ZIP code 59542 is located in Turner, Montana, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 560.74 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 59542

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 $87,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,750. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 59542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

303

population

560.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Turner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59529 Hogeland (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	303
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	560.74 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	48.8619
Longitude	-108.3742
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

303

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$33,113

Per capita income

$87,200

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	46	15.2%
18 and over	257	84.8%
65 and over	68	22.4%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	297	98%
Two or more races	6	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	54.1%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	29.1%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.8%	19.2%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.1%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 20.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	20.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,200
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	26.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	5.3%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	63.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	66.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	13	11.4%
Households with children under 18	44	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	36.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	31.0%
Married	66.4%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.9%
Divorced	7.9%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	12.8%
Kindergarten	1	2.6%
Elementary school	20	51.3%
High school	9	23.1%
College / grad school	4	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 65.3%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Construction 6.5%

Retail trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	3.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	29.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.3%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.8%
Work from home	20.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 25.7%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	290	95.7%
Spanish	19	6.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	6.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	286	94.4%
Born in same state	286	94.4%
Born in different state	249	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	5.6%
Not a US citizen	8	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	16.5%
Italian	32	10.6%
Arab	25	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	5.9%
French	3	1%
Dutch	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59542

What city is ZIP code 59542 in?

ZIP code 59542 is primarily assigned to Turner, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59542 in?

ZIP code 59542 falls within Blaine County, Montana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59542?

22% of residents in ZIP code 59542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59542?

The median home value in ZIP code 59542 is $87,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 59542?

ZIP code 59542 has an estimated population of 303 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59542?

The median household income in ZIP code 59542 is $63,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59542 in?

ZIP code 59542 observes the MST timezone.