Zip code 59448: Heart Butte, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59448?

59448 is assigned to Heart Butte, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59448 in?

59448 is mostly in Pondera County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 59448?

About 638 people live in 59448, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59448?

The median household income in 59448 is $32,083.

Q: What zip codes are near 59448?

The closest zip codes to 59448 are 59432, 59417, 59486, 59467, 59936.

Residential delivery areaPondera CountyMountain Time

Population

638

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$51K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$461/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

77 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

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

About 59448

59448 is a rural zip code in Heart Butte, Montana (Pondera County), covering 77 sq mi of land. About 638 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 28.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $32,083 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 40% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $51,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 39% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $461 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 59448 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate40%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%12th of 317 in MT
Unemployment rate16.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%17th of 317 in MT
Residents under 1837%
99th
U.S. 22% · MT 21%23rd of 318 in MT
Government workers56.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%9th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate22.4%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%34th of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy16.4%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%193rd of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.490
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.46559th of 316 in MT
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%271st of 318 in MT
Homeownership rate38.6%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%310th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%174th of 317 in MT
Diversity index14.8
8th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4208th of 318 in MT
Average commute18 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min207th of 293 in MT
Median age28.5
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4300th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%301st of 318 in MT
Broadband access77.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%262nd of 317 in MT
Median earnings per worker$30,903
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881270th of 316 in MT
Work from home2.6%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%298th of 317 in MT
Rent-burdened renters18.9%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%196th of 286 in MT
Residents 65 and older7.2%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%309th of 318 in MT
Population638
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875167th of 318 in MT
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi91st of 318 in MT
Median household income$32,083
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509290th of 295 in MT
Per capita income$16,153
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711313th of 318 in MT
Median home value$51,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800289th of 291 in MT
Median gross rent$461
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,081199th of 209 in MT
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%294th of 318 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%258th of 317 in MT
Self-employed workers1.5%
1st
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%307th of 317 in MT

Measure	59448	Pondera	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Poverty rateWeakness	40%	21.9%	11.5%	12.5%	99th	12th of 317
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.9%	5.8%	3.6%	5.2%	99th	17th of 317
Residents under 18	37%	23.8%	21%	22%	99th	23rd of 318
Government workers	56.3%	20.4%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	9th of 317
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.4%	8.2%	8.6%	8.4%	97th	34th of 318
Housing vacancy	16.4%	17.6%	13.2%	10.1%	89th	193rd of 317
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.490	0.438	0.465	0.483	85th	59th of 316
Veterans	4%	7.4%	9%	6.2%	26th	271st of 318
Homeownership rateWeakness	38.6%	67.7%	69.2%	65.2%	9th	310th of 317
Healthcare workers	6.1%	7.7%	9.9%	9.7%	9th	174th of 317
Diversity index	14.8	35.5	29.4	61.4	8th	208th of 318
Average commuteStrength	18 min	19.2 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	6th	207th of 293
Median age	28.5	42	40.4	38.9	3rd	300th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.8%	20.1%	35.2%	35.7%	3rd	301st of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	77.8%	81.8%	89.4%	91%	3rd	262nd of 317
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,903	$35,619	$43,881	$49,666	3rd	270th of 316
Work from home	2.6%	9.6%	12.5%	15.1%	2nd	298th of 317
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.9%	36%	44.8%	51.1%	2nd	196th of 286
Residents 65 and older	7.2%	21.9%	20.1%	17.2%	2nd	309th of 318
Population	638	6,035	1,116,875	334,922,499	1st	167th of 318
Population density	8/sq mi	4/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	91st of 318
Median household incomeWeakness	$32,083	$52,338	$72,509	$80,734	1st	290th of 295
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,153	$29,283	$41,711	$44,673	1st	313th of 318
Median home value	$51,000	$206,100	$375,800	$332,700	1st	289th of 291
Median gross rent	$461	$784	$1,081	$1,413	1st	199th of 209
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	2.3%	14.1%	1st	294th of 318
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	258th of 317
Self-employed workers	1.5%	17.9%	15.2%	10%	1st	307th 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

28%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.5

Under 18

37%

65 and over

7.2%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black0.2%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American92%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

14.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 153
Average household size: 4.2
Family households: 79.1%
Married couples: 24.8%
Living alone: 15%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

35%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59448

$32,083

Pondera Co.

$52,338

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,153

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.490

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59448

$51,000

Pondera Co.

$206,100

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59448

$461

Pondera Co.

$784

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 183
Owner-occupied: 38.6%
Vacant: 16.4%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

48%

Carpooled

35%

Transit

Walked

11%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

15%

20–29

30–44

28%

45–59

10%

60+

0.5%

Average commute

18 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

17%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

12%

Management

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Police and fire

Healthcare

Food service

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Production

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

32%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Other services

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Information

Median earnings per worker

$30,903

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

56.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59448	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$34,861	$74,888
Service	$12,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

30%

Some college

31%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 77.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.8%
No internet access: 19%
Without health insurance: 22.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Heart Butte
State: Montana
County: Pondera County
Center point: 48.2632° N, 112.8495° W
Land area: 77 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

59448 spans 2 counties

Pondera County99% of land
Glacier County1% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Heart Butte (unincorporated)6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 59448

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59432	Dupuyer, MT	16 mi	170	$73,750	$250,000
59417	Browning, MT	21 mi	7,470	$37,676	$150,000
59486	Valier, MT	22 mi	1,205	$56,875	$182,900
59467	Pendroy, MT	25 mi	124	$61,250	—
59936	West Glacier, MT	29 mi	690	$85,455	$532,300
59419	Bynum, MT	32 mi	44	$45,625	$275,000
59422	Choteau, MT	34 mi	2,938	$67,500	$256,500
59427	Cut Bank, MT	34 mi	5,008	$61,094	$174,300
59435	Ethridge, MT	43 mi	14	—	—
59411	Babb, MT	50 mi	798	$61,000	—
59410	Augusta, MT	53 mi	520	$42,321	$259,400
59436	Fairfield, MT	56 mi	2,039	$80,652	$324,100

Questions about 59448

What city is zip code 59448?

59448 is assigned to Heart Butte, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59448 in?

59448 is mostly in Pondera County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 59448?

About 638 people live in 59448, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59448 in?

59448 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59448?

The median household income in 59448 is $32,083.

What zip codes are near 59448?

The closest zip codes to 59448 are 59432, 59417, 59486, 59467, 59936.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59448, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.