| ZIP Code | 59226 |
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| City | Froid |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Roosevelt County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,243 ft |
| Latitude | 48.347861 |
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| Longitude | -104.530464 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 17.5 yrs ↓ 62% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 3.85 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.9% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 82% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 55 (18%) |
| Some College | 20 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 32 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 167 (54.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,211 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $177,500 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $650/mo ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 257 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 257 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.85 |
ZIP code 59226 is located in Froid, Montana, within Roosevelt County. With a population of 655, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 17.5 years. Economically, 59226 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,211 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59226 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $650 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 59226 is majority White (69.92%). Residents are highly educated — 64.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59226 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 59226 in Froid, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 655 residents, a median household income of $64,211, and a median home value of $177,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.