| City: | Crane, Montana |
| County: | Richland County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:58:09 AM |
| Population: | 85 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.5789, -104.2645 |
| Land Area: | 3.68 sq mi |
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Crane is a tiny rural community in eastern Montana's Richland County, about 3 square miles of territory home to just 85 residents. With 30 households spread across the area, this agricultural crossroads maintains the character of a remote Montana settlement where everyone knows their neighbors.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. The Crane post office maintains 38 PO Boxes for 30 local households, with the additional boxes serving surrounding farms and ranches. Rural carrier routes serve some delivery points, but most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.
What stands out about Crane is its surprisingly educated population. Among adults 25 and over, 65.6% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. That's far above typical rates for rural Montana towns of this size. Median household income runs $76,007, well above state averages for communities this small and remote. These numbers suggest a mix of farmers, ranchers, and professionals who've chosen rural life.
The town's streets carry presidential names: Washington Street, Garfield Avenue, and Marshall Street anchor what little grid exists. County Road 115 and Highway 16 connect Crane to the wider region. With a median age of 34.4 years and 90% homeownership (27 of 30 occupied homes are owner-occupied), this is a stable, young-ish community of people who've put down roots in one of Montana's quieter corners.
Street names honor presidents (Washington, Garfield, Marshall) while county roads and Highway 16 provide regional connections.
ZIP Code 59217 has 85 residents and 30 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, younger than the state (40.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.4% male and 37.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (9.4%, much higher than the state average of 1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 171Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $79,242Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 30Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $224,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 29 | 133 | 305 | 296 | 280 | 394 | 348 | 125 | 153 | 237 | 181 | 191 | 185 | 171 |
| Decennial Census | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 85 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.4
Male Median Age: 31.8
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 71 | 86.59% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.44% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.22% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 9.76% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 53 | 62.35% | 31.8 years |
| Females: | 32 | 37.65% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 85 | 100% | 34.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 171 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 171 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 171 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $79,242, which is trails just behind the national median ($80,734), is up $58,650 (284.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,347. Family households earn a median of $79,242 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $79,242). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (43.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $20,592 | $21,094 | $31,563 | $31,250 | $83,828 | $86,339 | $102,792 | $103,661 | $102,589 | $64,957 | $66,641 | $73,472 | $76,007 | $79,242 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $81,518 | $81,532 | $81,563 | $81,800 | $83,902 | $83,792 | $103,661 | $103,929 | $83,571 | $67,188 | $74,132 | $76,632 | $79,242 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,592 | $17,125 | $16,908 | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $66,250 | $80,605 | $80,104 | $0 | $82,727 | $0 | $59,250 | $62,292 | $60,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,250 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $63,190 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 23 | 23.71% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 74 | 76.29% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 26.09% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 30.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 43.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $224,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $157,100 | $78,900 | $79,300 | $0 | $158,900 | $0 | $193,500 | $266,700 | $195,000 | $192,200 | $0 | $0 | $224,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,186 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7 | 15.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 39 | 84.78% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 84.78% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 15.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, 53.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 7.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11 | 15.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 23.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 8.22% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 53.42% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 53.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 149 | 87.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 12 | 7.02% |
| No Insurance: | 10 | 5.85% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 161 | 94.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 56 | 70.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 30.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 80 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 59217 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: | 38Source: 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 59217 is located in Richland 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 59217. It covers 3.68 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 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: | 3.68 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 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: | 3018100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Crane CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 59217 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.