59086 ZIP Code — Wilsall, MT

Park County, Montana

ZIP code 59086 is located in Wilsall, Montana, within Park County. It covers approximately 646.28 square miles and serves a population of 822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59086

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,986. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 52% 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 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59086 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

822

population

646.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59086

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City	Status
Wilsall	Preferred

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	822
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	646.28 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	46.0013
Longitude	-110.5700
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	42.2%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

822

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$67,986

Median household income

$34,479

Per capita income

$294,800

Median home value

$1,158

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

40.9%

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

115

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	14.1%
18 and over	706	85.9%
65 and over	340	41.4%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	813	98.9%
Two or more races	6	0.7%
Asian	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$67,986

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 23.2%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,800
Median rent / month	$1,158
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	52.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	26.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	83	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	76	19.0%
Households with children under 18	48	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	55.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	11.2%
Married	69.1%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	6.9%
Divorced	15.0%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	23.7%
Kindergarten	8	8.6%
Elementary school	27	29.0%
High school	24	25.8%
College / grad school	12	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.8%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Other services 8.8%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Information 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.0%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	4.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.4%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 71.6%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.7%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	60.6%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	776	94.4%
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)	815	99.1%
Born in same state	814	99.0%
Born in different state	433	52.7%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.9%
Not a US citizen	4	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	125	15.2%
Polish	114	13.9%
Italian	97	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	5.2%
Arab	21	2.6%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59086

What city is ZIP code 59086 in?

ZIP code 59086 is primarily assigned to Wilsall, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59086 in?

ZIP code 59086 falls within Park County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59086 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 59086 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 59086 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 59086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59086?

20% of residents in ZIP code 59086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59086 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 59086 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59086 in?

ZIP code 59086 observes the MST timezone.