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Jefferson County
Whitehall, MT
59759
59759 ZIP Code — Whitehall, MT
Jefferson County, Montana
ZIP code 59759 is located in
Whitehall ,
Montana ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 440.12 square miles and serves a population of
3,647 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59759
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 $263,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,696. 56% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 59759 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
3,647
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
043
Geography
Land area
440.12 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
45.9433
Longitude
-112.1677
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.7%
34.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
33.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
28.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.1%
3.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$54,696
Median household income
$263,400
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 491 13.5% 18 and over 3,156 86.5% 65 and over 1,078 29.6% Median age 55.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 3,377 89.7% Two or more races 204 5.4% Hispanic or Latino 118 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 42 1.1% Black or African American 24 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.7%
34.6%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
35.8%
33.8%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
20.4%
28.5%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.1%
3.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 10.2% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 15.8% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 9.6% $150k–$200k 4.1% $200k+ 7.8% Median income $54,696
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $263,400 Median rent / month $824 Owner occupied 81.2% Renter occupied 18.8% Vacant 13.0% Single-family detached 78.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.0% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 10.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 13.2% 2 bedrooms 16.0% 3 bedrooms 44.3% 4 bedrooms 19.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 17.6% 2 vehicles 33.7% 3 or more 44.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.1% Electricity 16.3% Propane / LP gas 22.5% Fuel oil 0.1% Wood 28.5% Solar 0.4% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,011 63.2% Cohabiting couple 48 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 319 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 221 13.8% Households with children under 18 306 19.1% Households with seniors (65+) 707 44.2% Average household size 2.26
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.7% 15.5% Married 57.6% 66.7% Separated 0.0% 1.7% Widowed 4.7% 9.1% Divorced 13.0% 7.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.0% Bachelor's or higher 24.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 32 7.1% Kindergarten 36 8.0% Elementary school 176 38.9% High school 139 30.8% College / grad school 69 15.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Agriculture & mining
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Professional & management
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.1% Service 18.4% Sales & office 23.8% Natural resources & construction 15.2% Production & transportation 10.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.1% Government 12.8% Self-employed 18.0% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.0% Carpool 17.5% Public transit 0.7% Walk 5.3% Work from home 9.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
31.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.6% Retirement income 31.1% Supplemental Security 7.9% Cash public assistance 4.5% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.7% High blood pressure 32.5% High cholesterol 34.4% Diabetes 10.9% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.3% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 20.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.8% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 12.0% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.3% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 352 11.2%
Disability % Any disability 22.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 21.8% 65 and over 35.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.8% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,509 96.2% Spanish 32 0.9% Other Indo-European 22 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 10 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,533 96.9% Born in same state 3,501 96.0% Born in different state 1,609 44.1% Foreign born 32 0.9% Naturalized citizen 114 3.1% Not a US citizen 83 72.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 834 22.9% Italian 484 13.3% Polish 369 10.1% Arab 237 6.5%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 143 3.9% English 65 1.8% German 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.8% Internet access 94.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59759
What city is ZIP code 59759 in?
ZIP code 59759 is primarily assigned to Whitehall, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59759 in?
ZIP code 59759 falls within Jefferson County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59759 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 59759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 59759 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 59759 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59759 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59759 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 59759 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59759 in?
ZIP code 59759 observes the MST timezone.
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