| City: | Pryor, Montana |
| County: | Big Horn County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:57:40 AM |
| Population: | 699 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 45.3410, -108.4337 |
| Land Area: | 296.078 sq mi |
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Pryor sits within the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Montana's Big Horn County. Of the 699 residents, 566 are Native American (81%), making this one of Montana's larger Crow communities. The post office serves as a lifeline across 283 square miles of rural reservation land.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The Pryor post office maintains 208 PO Boxes for 185 households, with residents traveling from surrounding areas to collect mail, packages, and essential documents. Street delivery isn't available here.
With 3.8 people per household, Pryor shows the extended family structure common in tribal communities. Median age is 28.7 years, indicating a younger population. About 60% of households own their homes, while 32% are renters. Median household income stands at $51,563.
Street names honor Crow heritage and geography. Plenty Coups Street commemorates the last hereditary chief of the Crow Nation. Other roads like Pryor Gap Road, Bell Rock Street, and geographic features (Hay Creek, Bird Creek) anchor the community to its landscape. The variety of street names (Makpua Avenue, Peritsa Avenue, Awakurak Street) preserves the Crow language.
The territory includes limited rural carrier delivery (one rural route, one highway contract route) but the vast majority of residents rely on PO Boxes. With 34.5% of workers commuting from home and significant employment in transportation (121 workers) and public administration (72 workers), the community balances traditional land connections with modern employment patterns.
Mail to Pryor must use a PO Box address. There's no city carrier service. The post office serves not just the immediate town but families spread across nearly 300 square miles of Crow reservation territory.
Street names blend Crow language preservation (Makpua, Peritsa, Awakurak), cultural honor (Plenty Coups), and geographic anchors (Pryor Gap, Bell Rock, Hay Creek).
ZIP Code 59066 has 699 residents and 185 households (average 3.78 persons per household). The median age is 28.7 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (81.0%, much higher than the state average of 6.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (17.5%, much lower than the state average of 84.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (6.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 699Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 539Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 185Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 805 | 811 | 651 | 680 | 655 | 686 | 575 | 586 | 576 | 594 | 540 | 660 | 675 | 539 |
| Decennial Census | 701 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 699 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.7
Male Median Age: 28.6
Female Median Age: 28.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Female | 31 | 39 | 38 | 24 | 15 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 64 | 74 | 70 | 57 | 41 | 53 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 29 | 43 | 21 | 36 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| White: | 122 | 17.60% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 566 | 81.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 693 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 359 | 51.36% | 28.6 years |
| Females: | 340 | 48.64% | 28.8 years |
| Total: | 699 | 100% | 28.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 534 | 99.07% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.93% |
| Total Population: | 539 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 534 | 99.07% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 0.93% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,000, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,583 (71.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,083. Family households earn a median of $51,667 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,667). By gender, male median income is $37,500 and female is $40,278, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,778 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 20.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,417 | $33,534 | $35,000 | $33,625 | $34,000 | $37,273 | $37,917 | $38,750 | $42,917 | $43,750 | $46,953 | $51,563 | $51,563 | $52,000 |
| Median Family Income | $33,487 | $34,612 | $41,667 | $36,964 | $43,036 | $48,750 | $48,500 | $53,333 | $50,000 | $50,313 | $51,250 | $50,375 | $51,016 | $51,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,958 | $13,229 | $14,643 | $16,000 | $13,542 | $13,500 | $19,375 | $19,250 | $22,500 | $34,500 | $33,250 | $0 | $60,179 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $25,536 | $26,125 | $38,000 | $37,857 | $41,458 | $42,500 | $45,357 | $41,250 | $43,333 | $43,125 | $29,792 | $31,563 | $35,313 | $37,500 |
| Median Female Income | $31,111 | $31,579 | $33,315 | $34,375 | $35,000 | $37,188 | $36,667 | $41,458 | $32,083 | $28,906 | $36,389 | $38,359 | $39,375 | $40,278 |
| Employed: | 147 | 39.30% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 10.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 189 | 50.53% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 25.85% |
| Service: | 47 | 31.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 11.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 13.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 17.01% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 147 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $5,800 (5.71%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $343 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $338. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.06% (14.81% with a mortgage, 85.19% free-and-clear) and renters 23.94% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.77%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,500 | $73,900 | $74,100 | $71,700 | $68,500 | $98,300 | $100,000 | $128,600 | $154,200 | $206,900 | $158,800 | $170,300 | $121,100 | $95,700 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 23.53% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 17.65% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 20 | 58.82% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $343 | $416 | $341 | $452 | $375 | $458 | $406 | $454 | $338 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $675 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 11.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 92 | 64.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 23.94% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 142 | 80.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 19.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 117 | 66.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 2.26% |
| Other Units: | 56 | 31.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 31.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 24.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 53.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 28.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 7.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.96%). College enrollment is 18.52%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 6.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 135 | 40.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 107 | 32.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 10.27% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 7.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 3.32% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 311 | 93.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 10.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 134 | 22.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 290 | 49.07% |
| No Insurance: | 167 | 28.26% |
| Total: | 591 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 424 | 71.74% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.3% | 31.7% | 22.0% | 26.3% | 25.2% | 24.7% | 23.8% | 22.5% | 19.8% | 38.1% | 24.0% | 23.9% | 27.9% | 28.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 4.44% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 85 | 62.96% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 14.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 18.52% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 4.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 110 | 81.48% |
ZIP Code 59066 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 237Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59066 is located in Big Horn County, Montana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Montana's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 59066. It covers 296.078 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 296.078 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3059950Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pryor CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 59066 is part of 2 school districts, including: Plenty Coups High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Pryor Elementary School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.