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Broadwater County
Winston, MT
59647
59647 ZIP Code — Winston, MT
Broadwater County, Montana
ZIP code 59647 is located in
Winston ,
Montana ,
within Broadwater County .
It covers approximately 84.44 square miles and serves a population of
412 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59647
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 $298,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($56,964) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 56% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 59647 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
412
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
84.44 sq mi
Water area
20.01 sq mi
Latitude
46.3991
Longitude
-111.6673
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.1%
47.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
9.4%
34.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
15.3%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$56,964
Median household income
$298,200
Median home value
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 139 33.7% 18 and over 273 66.3% 65 and over 136 33.0% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.1%
47.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
9.4%
34.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
15.3%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.3% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 49.4% $100k–$150k 14.5% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 12.2% Median income $56,964
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $298,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.1% Renter occupied 9.9% Vacant 14.4% Single-family detached 77.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.4% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 49.3% 1990–1999 2.5% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 4.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 27.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 42.8% 3 bedrooms 57.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 9.3% 2 vehicles 26.7% 3 or more 64.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 24.4% Propane / LP gas 62.8% Wood 12.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 79 45.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 70 40.7% Female householder, no spouse 23 13.4% Households with children under 18 38 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 111 64.5% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 0.0% Married 59.1% 77.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.7% Divorced 40.9% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.7% Bachelor's or higher 52.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 121 87.1% High school 18 12.9% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
23.2%
Education & healthcare
15.5%
Professional & management
12.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 67.9% Service 0.0% Sales & office 7.1% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 25.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.3% Government 19.6% Self-employed 16.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.3% Carpool 22.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 13.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.4% Retirement income 59.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 9.3% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.1% High blood pressure 27.8% High cholesterol 30.8% Diabetes 8.6% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 24.3% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.8% Binge drinking 22.4% No physical activity 18.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 11.9% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.1% Visited dentist 66.2% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 23.4%
Disability % Any disability 0.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.4% Public insurance 29.6% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 412 100.0% 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) 412 100.0% Born in same state 412 100.0% Born in different state 274 66.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 139 33.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 63 15.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59647
What city is ZIP code 59647 in?
ZIP code 59647 is primarily assigned to Winston, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59647 in?
ZIP code 59647 falls within Broadwater County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59647 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 59647 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59647 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 59647 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 59647 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 59647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59647 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 59647 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 59647 in?
ZIP code 59647 observes the MST timezone.
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