US ZIP Code
59848

Lonepine, MT

Sanders County  ·  Montana

● Active
👥 74 Population ↓ 40% since 2019
🎂 54.0 Median Age ↑ 14% since 2019
🏠 $441,700 Median Home Value
▲ 58% above avg ↑ 172% since 2019
🎓 30.2% College Grads
▼ 22% below avg
📊 14.3% Unemployment
▲ 192% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code59848
CityLonepine
StateMontana (MT)
CountySanders County
Area Code406
Elevation2,886 ft
Latitude47.710009
Longitude-114.689787
TimezoneDenver (DST)
FIPS30089
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 62.2% (46) Female 37.8% (28) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Race
White98.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.85
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment14.3% ▲ 192% above avg
HS Graduate26 (41.3%)
Some College7 (11.1%)
Associates11 (17.5%)
Bachelors1 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree18 (28.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
16%
$150k–200k
10%
$200k–300k
13%
$300k–500k
19%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median Home Value$441,700 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 172% since 2019
Total Units43
Vacant Units3
Avg HH Size1.85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–50k
24%
$50k–75k
3%
$75k–100k
41%
$100k–150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
67%

Summary

Total Units43
Vacant3
Owner Occupied77.5%
Renter Occupied22.5%
Avg HH Size1.85
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 59848 is in Lonepine, MT, in Sanders County.
ZIP code 59848 is located in Montana (MT).
ZIP code 59848 is in Sanders County, MT.
ZIP 59848 observes the Denver timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 59848 is 74 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 59848 is $441,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 59848

ZIP code 59848 is located in Lonepine, Montana, within Sanders County. With a population of 74, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 59848 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $441,700 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 172% since 2019.

The population of 59848 is primarily White (98.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.6%.

The unemployment rate in 59848 stands at 14.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.

Overall, ZIP code 59848 in Lonepine, MT is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.