59487 ZIP Code — Vaughn, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59487 is located in Vaughn, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 54.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59487

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,060. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59487 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,394

population

54.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vaughn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59468 Power (6.6 mi) 59443 Fort Shaw (8.8 mi) 59483 Sun River (9.9 mi) 59404 Great Falls (13.8 mi) 59401 Great Falls (17.6 mi) 59433 Dutton (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,394
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	54.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	47.5881
Longitude	-111.6389
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	51.7%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,394

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$50,060

Median household income

$27,555

Per capita income

$173,300

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

12.6%

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	279	20.0%
18 and over	1,115	80.0%
65 and over	202	14.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,213	82.9%
Two or more races	141	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1.9%
Other race	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 22.1%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	22.1%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$50,060

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,300
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	220	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	158	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	130	23.2%
Households with children under 18	139	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	24.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	26.5%
Married	38.2%	43.0%
Separated	11.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	8.2%
Divorced	12.6%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	95	36.7%
High school	120	46.3%
College / grad school	42	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 15.3%

Construction 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 2.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,347	96.6%
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)	1,394	100.0%
Born in same state	1,386	99.4%
Born in different state	848	60.8%
Foreign born	8	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	14.4%
French	167	12%
Polish	103	7.4%
Arab	76	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	3.2%
German	7	0.5%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59487

What city is ZIP code 59487 in?

ZIP code 59487 is primarily assigned to Vaughn, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59487 in?

ZIP code 59487 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59487?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59487?

19% of residents in ZIP code 59487 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59487 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 59487 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59487?

The median home value in ZIP code 59487 is $173,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 59487 in?

ZIP code 59487 observes the MST timezone.