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Pondera County
Valier, MT
59486
59486 ZIP Code — Valier, MT
Pondera County, Montana
ZIP code 59486 is located in
Valier ,
Montana ,
within Pondera County .
It covers approximately 498.90 square miles and serves a population of
1,213 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59486
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 $143,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,944. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 49% 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 18 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 59486 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,213
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
073
Geography
Land area
498.90 sq mi
Water area
13.03 sq mi
Latitude
48.3064
Longitude
-112.3895
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
36.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
16.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,944
Median household income
$143,800
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 223 18.4% 18 and over 990 81.6% 65 and over 311 25.6% Median age 45.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
14.1%
Group Count % White 981 79.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 175 14.1% Two or more races 32 2.6% Hispanic or Latino 24 1.9% Other race 17 1.4% Asian 8 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
43.9%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
36.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
17.4%
16.7%
19.2%
Over $200k
3.9%
3.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 18.3% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 10.9% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 17.7% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $51,944
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $143,800 Median rent / month $729 Owner occupied 77.8% Renter occupied 22.2% Vacant 13.6% Single-family detached 80.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 11.7% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 7.8% 1970–1979 7.3% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 8.5% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 26.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 31.0% 3 bedrooms 42.5% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.2% 1 vehicle 13.1% 2 vehicles 39.1% 3 or more 43.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.4% Electricity 22.4% Propane / LP gas 23.8% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 1.2% No fuel used 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 282 56.9% Cohabiting couple 54 10.9% Male householder, no spouse 80 16.1% Female householder, no spouse 80 16.1% Households with children under 18 113 22.8% Households with seniors (65+) 229 46.2% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.1% 35.5% Married 62.7% 49.3% Separated 0.0% 0.4% Widowed 3.1% 8.2% Divorced 13.0% 6.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.9%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.3% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 5.2% Kindergarten 16 6.5% Elementary school 108 43.5% High school 68 27.4% College / grad school 43 17.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
34.7%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Public administration
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.9% Service 16.9% Sales & office 10.6% Natural resources & construction 19.3% Production & transportation 7.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.2% Government 19.8% Self-employed 13.0% Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.9% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 19.7% Work from home 8.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
83.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.4% Retirement income 19.0% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 8.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.1% High blood pressure 33.7% High cholesterol 32.4% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 19.9% No physical activity 26.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.0% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 17.6% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.7% Visited dentist 56.5% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 78 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 17.6% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 38.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.7% Public insurance 60.7% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,174 96.8% Spanish 16 1.4% Other Indo-European 6 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.4% Other languages 5 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,155 95.2% Born in same state 1,145 94.4% Born in different state 909 74.9% Foreign born 10 0.8% Naturalized citizen 58 4.8% Not a US citizen 16 27.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 117 9.6% Polish 108 8.9% English 100 8.2% French 73 6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 73 6% German 36 3% Dutch 3 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 88.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59486
What city is ZIP code 59486 in?
ZIP code 59486 is primarily assigned to Valier, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59486 in?
ZIP code 59486 falls within Pondera County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59486?
29% of residents in ZIP code 59486 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59486 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 59486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59486 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 59486 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59486?
The median home value in ZIP code 59486 is $143,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 59486 in?
ZIP code 59486 observes the MST timezone.
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