Zip code 59444: Galata, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59444?

59444 is assigned to Galata, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59444 in?

59444 is mostly in Toole County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 59444?

About 222 people live in 59444, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59444?

The median household income in 59444 is $44,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 59444?

The closest zip codes to 59444 are 59461, 59474, 59466, 59522, 59545.

Residential delivery areaToole CountyMountain Time

Population

222

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$875/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

430 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 59444

59444 is a rural zip code in Galata, Montana (Toole County), covering 430 sq mi of land. About 222 people live here. The median resident is 51.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $44,250 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $875 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 38% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 53% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 59444 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 222 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Work from home37.8%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%28th of 317 in MT
Self-employed workers53.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%14th of 317 in MT
Housing vacancy28.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%94th of 317 in MT
Median age51.8
96th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.493rd of 318 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.520
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.46537th of 316 in MT
Poverty rate24.8%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%37th of 317 in MT
Residents 65 and older24.3%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%144th of 318 in MT
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%229th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher26.8%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%160th of 318 in MT
Per capita income$34,441
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711194th of 318 in MT
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · MT 21%172nd of 318 in MT
Homeownership rate51.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%306th of 317 in MT
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min179th of 293 in MT
Median gross rent$875
12th
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081106th of 209 in MT
Government workers8.7%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%270th of 317 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%140th of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters32%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%144th of 286 in MT
Median household income$44,250
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509270th of 295 in MT
Diversity index11.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4241st of 318 in MT
Median earnings per worker$30,000
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881274th of 316 in MT
Population222
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875257th of 318 in MT
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi294th of 318 in MT
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%312th of 317 in MT
Broadband access69.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%300th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%314th of 318 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%299th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%314th of 317 in MT

Measure	59444	Toole	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Work from home	37.8%	10.6%	12.5%	15.1%	99th	28th of 317
Self-employed workers	53.3%	21.7%	15.2%	10%	99th	14th of 317
Housing vacancy	28.5%	20.2%	13.2%	10.1%	97th	94th of 317
Median age	51.8	37.7	40.4	38.9	96th	93rd of 318
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.520	0.445	0.465	0.483	93rd	37th of 316
Poverty rateWeakness	24.8%	12.6%	11.5%	12.5%	92nd	37th of 317
Residents 65 and older	24.3%	18%	20.1%	17.2%	90th	144th of 318
Veterans	6.1%	11.8%	9%	6.2%	54th	229th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.8%	22.5%	35.2%	35.7%	38th	160th of 318
Per capita income	$34,441	$36,252	$41,711	$44,673	32nd	194th of 318
Residents under 18	19.4%	21.1%	21%	22%	27th	172nd of 318
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.1%	63.1%	69.2%	65.2%	19th	306th of 317
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	15.5 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	16th	179th of 293
Median gross rent	$875	$826	$1,081	$1,413	12th	106th of 209
Government workers	8.7%	27.3%	16.6%	14.5%	10th	270th of 317
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	4.2%	2.3%	14.1%	8th	140th of 318
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32%	41.3%	44.8%	51.1%	6th	144th of 286
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,250	$57,731	$72,509	$80,734	5th	270th of 295
Diversity index	11.2	31.7	29.4	61.4	5th	241st of 318
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,000	$40,698	$43,881	$49,666	3rd	274th of 316
Population	222	5,061	1,116,875	334,922,499	1st	257th of 318
Population density	1/sq mi	3/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	294th of 318
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	312th of 317
Broadband accessWeakness	69.3%	88.1%	89.4%	91%	1st	300th of 317
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.3%	8.6%	8.4%	1st	314th of 318
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	299th of 317
Healthcare workers	0%	8.6%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	314th of 317

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

13%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

51.8

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

24.3%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

11.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

18%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 88
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 85.2%
Married couples: 83%
Living alone: 12.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59444

$44,250

Toole Co.

$57,731

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,441

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.520

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59444

—

Toole Co.

$218,400

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59444

$875

Toole Co.

$826

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 123
Owner-occupied: 51.1%
Vacant: 28.5%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

37%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

38%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

39%

20–29

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

60%

Office and admin

18%

Transportation and moving

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Construction and repair

Education

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

61%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Retail

10%

Construction

Public administration

Wholesale

Education

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

53.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59444	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$9,891	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,063	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

20%

Some college

29%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 69.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.7%
No internet access: 30.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 3.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Galata
State: Montana
County: Toole County
Center point: 48.6509° N, 111.3804° W
Land area: 430 sq mi
Water area: 4.3 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

59444 spans 2 counties

Toole County80% of land
Liberty County20% of land

Zip codes near 59444

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59461	Lothair, MT	15 mi	23	—	—
59474	Shelby, MT	17 mi	3,525	$57,846	$233,100
59466	Oilmont, MT	19 mi	94	$41,719	$152,900
59522	Chester, MT	20 mi	1,315	$57,212	$177,100
59545	Whitlash, MT	21 mi	55	$100,781	$291,700
59484	Sweet Grass, MT	23 mi	91	—	—
59482	Sunburst, MT	26 mi	757	$92,500	$164,500
59456	Ledger, MT	26 mi	392	$41,123	—
59531	Joplin, MT	28 mi	351	$67,891	$110,000
59454	Kevin, MT	29 mi	123	$36,250	—
59530	Inverness, MT	31 mi	141	$61,875	$192,400
59540	Rudyard, MT	37 mi	430	$74,250	$131,300

Questions about 59444

What city is zip code 59444?

59444 is assigned to Galata, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59444 in?

59444 is mostly in Toole County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 59444?

About 222 people live in 59444, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59444 in?

59444 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59444?

The median household income in 59444 is $44,250.

What zip codes are near 59444?

The closest zip codes to 59444 are 59461, 59474, 59466, 59522, 59545.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59444, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.