PlainZIP

Fortine, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59918

Lincoln County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

592
3/sq mi
$67,250
Median income
$353,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fortine pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59918 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59918 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fortine, Lincoln County, Montana, home to just 592 residents across 236.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59918 reports a modest median household income of $67,250 (4% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,770. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.4%. The typical home here is valued at $353,300 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,308 monthly, and 87.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lincoln County, letting you compare 59918 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59918, Fortine, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

592

Population

236.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59918?

48.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,250

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$43,770

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59918 ranks nationally

Fortine, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,250 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

309

Total Housing Units

226

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$353,300

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,308

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 59918, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,569,000.

13

Businesses

53

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 59918 vs 59933 →

ZIP 59918 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59918 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
59933 Stryker, MT 43 7.4 mi
59917 Eureka, MT 4,225 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

59923 standard
Libby, MT
Pop: 9,856
59917 standard
Eureka, MT
Pop: 4,225
59935 standard
Troy, MT
Pop: 3,576
59930 standard
Rexford, MT
Pop: 867
59934 standard
Trego, MT
Pop: 528
59933 standard
Stryker, MT
Pop: 43

Related Areas

Lincoln County Fortine, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59918 in? ▼
ZIP code 59918 (Fortine) is located in Lincoln County, Montana. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59918? ▼
ZIP code 59918 in Fortine, MT has a population of 592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59918? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59918 is $67,250, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59918? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59918 is $353,300, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59918? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59918 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59918? ▼
ZIP code 59918 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59918? ▼
In ZIP code 59918, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59918? ▼
In ZIP code 59918, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59918? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59918 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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