| ZIP Code | 59068 |
|---|---|
| City | Red Lodge |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 9,082 ft |
| Latitude | 45.087055 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.558392 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.4 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.77 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 507 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 226 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 541 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 272 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,298 (45.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,704 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $413,900 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $795/mo |
| Total Units | 2,967 |
| Vacant Units | 1,023 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,967 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,023 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.77 |
ZIP code 59068 is located in Red Lodge, Montana, within Carbon County. With a population of 3,513, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.4 years. Economically, 59068 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,704 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59068 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $795 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 59068 is primarily White (92.09%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59068 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 59068 in Red Lodge, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,513 residents, a median household income of $63,704, and a median home value of $413,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.