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Fergus County
Winifred, MT
59489
59489 ZIP Code — Winifred, MT
Fergus County, Montana
ZIP code 59489 is located in
Winifred ,
Montana ,
within Fergus County .
It covers approximately 607.12 square miles and serves a population of
335 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59489
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,180. 69% 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 12 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 47% 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 59489 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
335
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
607.12 sq mi
Water area
4.75 sq mi
Latitude
47.6324
Longitude
-109.1669
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.2%
51.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
58.2%
31.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
14.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$59,180
Median household income
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 57 17.0% 18 and over 278 83.0% 65 and over 155 46.3% Median age 62.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Group Count % White 322 96.1% Two or more races 7 2.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.2%
51.0%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
58.2%
31.1%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
7.6%
14.4%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 1.7% $15k–$25k 16.2% $25k–$35k 8.4% $35k–$50k 1.7% $50k–$75k 44.7% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 10.1% $150k–$200k 0.6% Median income $59,180
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $558 Owner occupied 88.3% Renter occupied 11.7% Vacant 16.7% Single-family detached 87.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 3.3% 1980–1989 28.8% 1970–1979 11.6% 1960–1969 0.5% 1950–1959 8.4% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 31.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 29.3% 3 bedrooms 46.5% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 12.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 7.3% 2 vehicles 14.0% 3 or more 73.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.2% Electricity 8.9% Propane / LP gas 53.6% Wood 16.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 43.0% Cohabiting couple 4 2.2% Male householder, no spouse 72 40.2% Female householder, no spouse 26 14.5% Households with children under 18 22 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 127 70.9% Average household size 1.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 11.7% 7.9% Married 50.0% 70.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 13.4% Divorced 38.3% 8.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 10.8% Kindergarten 10 27.0% Elementary school 5 13.5% High school 11 29.7% College / grad school 7 18.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
34.3%
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.3% Service 11.9% Sales & office 20.3% Natural resources & construction 15.4% Production & transportation 2.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.5% Government 14.0% Self-employed 40.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 29.5% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.5% Work from home 46.8% Other means 3.6% Avg commute (minutes) 11.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 69.3% Retirement income 27.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 2.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.6% High blood pressure 31.0% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 20.9% No physical activity 20.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.9% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 10.7% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.1% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 25.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.0% Public insurance 66.6% No insurance 1.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 306 91.3% 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) 335 100.0% Born in same state 334 99.7% Born in different state 281 83.9% Foreign born 1 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 80 23.9% Polish 54 16.1% Italian 35 10.4%
Ancestry Count % French 19 5.7% English 2 0.6% Dutch 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.4% Internet access 86.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59489
What city is ZIP code 59489 in?
ZIP code 59489 is primarily assigned to Winifred, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59489 in?
ZIP code 59489 falls within Fergus County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59489 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 59489 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59489 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 59489 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 59489 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 59489 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 59489?
ZIP code 59489 has an estimated population of 335 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 59489 in?
ZIP code 59489 observes the MST timezone.
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