| City: | Augusta, Montana |
| Counties: | Lewis And Clark County[Primary] Teton County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:59:00 AM |
| Population: | 887 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.5140, -112.6052 |
| Land Area: | 1158.891 sq mi |
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Augusta sits at the edge of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, where the Great Plains meet the mountains. This PO Box ZIP covers 1,171 square miles of Lewis and Clark County, serving 887 residents spread across ranches, mountain properties, and recreational retreats. Mail doesn't arrive at street addresses here. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and rural carrier routes cover the vast distances between homes.
The Augusta post office maintains 395 PO Boxes for 336 occupied households, a 1.18 adoption rate that shows the facility serves both year-round residents and seasonal property owners. With 180 of 548 housing units (33%) classified as seasonal or occasional use, Augusta's population shifts with hunting season, summer recreation, and winter access to nearby ski areas. The median age of 51.1 years suggests retirees and established landowners rather than young families.
Street names tell the story of mountain access and ranch country. MT Highway 21 and US Highway 287 provide the main corridors, while Sun Canyon Road, Dearborn Canyon Road, and dozens of creek roads (Flat Creek, Elk Creek, Smith Creek, Willow Creek) lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and surrounding national forest lands. Two rural carrier routes serve these scattered addresses across the territory.
This isn't a traditional resort community. It's a working ranching town that also serves as a gateway to wilderness recreation. Of the 199 workers with commute data, 20% work from home, 48% drive alone, and 36% carpool (typical for rural areas with long distances). Agriculture employs 103 workers, while transportation and warehousing employ 162 (likely ranch operations and seasonal outfitting). Median household income is $34,125, with per capita income at $29,597.
The 179 people in group quarters (20% of the total population) likely represent seasonal worker housing, outfitter camps, or guest ranch accommodations. These are noninstitutionalized facilities, not prisons or nursing homes. The demographic profile is 93% White, with small Hispanic (17%) and Native American (1.2%) populations. Owner-occupancy is high at 74% (248 of 336 occupied units).
Augusta has served this territory since before October 2004, when ZIP introduction tracking began. The classification as PO Box only reflects both the geographic reality (massive distances between properties) and the seasonal nature of many residences. There's no city carrier delivery infrastructure, and the rural routes that do exist can't reach every property in 1,171 square miles of mountains and plains.
Highway corridors and canyon roads provide access to wilderness areas, with dozens of creek-named roads leading into ranch and mountain properties.
ZIP Code 59410 has 887 residents and 336 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 51.1 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.5%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 887Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 520Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 336Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $259,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 782 | 747 | 702 | 686 | 645 | 614 | 647 | 607 | 580 | 519 | 600 | 621 | 617 | 520 |
| Decennial Census | 666 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 887 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.1
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 50.6
| 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 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 47 | 46 | 37 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 5 |
| Female | 36 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 47 | 49 | 34 | 20 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 67 | 51 | 50 | 38 | 29 | 39 | 43 | 26 | 47 | 43 | 37 | 86 | 93 | 86 | 65 | 42 | 30 | 15 |
| White: | 829 | 94.96% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 21 | 2.41% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.34% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.26% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 0.92% |
| Total: | 873 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 426 | 48.03% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 461 | 51.97% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 887 | 100% | 51.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 519 | 99.81% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.19% |
| Total Population: | 520 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 519 | 99.81% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.19% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,321, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $13,821 (48.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $982. Family households earn a median of $66,250 versus $28,281 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,969). By gender, male median income is $54,231 and female is $50,875, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,356 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,500 | $32,950 | $34,609 | $41,667 | $45,469 | $49,107 | $47,625 | $44,583 | $41,339 | $41,923 | $31,000 | $41,118 | $34,125 | $42,321 |
| Median Family Income | $34,526 | $46,161 | $45,391 | $51,917 | $55,625 | $57,188 | $51,850 | $52,857 | $48,611 | $46,875 | $38,750 | $47,917 | $0 | $66,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,472 | $20,909 | $24,438 | $23,958 | $24,559 | $30,859 | $31,176 | $32,404 | $31,583 | $29,250 | $30,500 | $33,250 | $26,154 | $28,281 |
| Median Male Income | $35,813 | $35,368 | $35,192 | $35,500 | $0 | $31,917 | $36,645 | $36,607 | $43,611 | $45,789 | $47,121 | $50,880 | $53,548 | $54,231 |
| Median Female Income | $27,083 | $33,750 | $46,250 | $24,722 | $0 | $30,750 | $26,875 | $30,375 | $31,607 | $32,344 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $50,875 |
| Employed: | 196 | 41.09% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 3.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 265 | 55.56% |
| Total: | 477 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 36.73% |
| Service: | 37 | 18.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 16.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 18.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 9.18% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 196 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $259,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $135,800 (109.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,800. The median gross rent is $828, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $382 (85.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $257. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.27% (9.70% with a mortgage, 90.30% free-and-clear) and renters 33.73% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 57.14%, 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 | $123,600 | $128,500 | $139,100 | $173,200 | $173,900 | $194,400 | $183,900 | $197,900 | $196,600 | $199,100 | $168,100 | $226,100 | $227,700 | $259,400 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 5.95% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 38.10% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 3.57% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 11 | 13.10% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 33 | 39.29% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $446 | $547 | $608 | $617 | $550 | $592 | $513 | $508 | $571 | $703 | $588 | $760 | $837 | $828 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 6.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 149 | 59.84% |
| Renter Occupied: | 84 | 33.73% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 249 | 42.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 332 | 57.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 581 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 554 | 95.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 4.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 581 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 64.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 11.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.90 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 high school (31.43%). College enrollment is 24.29%, 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: | 10 | 2.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 0.89% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 142 | 31.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 147 | 32.89% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 6.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 87 | 19.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 6.71% |
| Total: | 447 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 433 | 96.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 117 | 26.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 277 | 42.75% |
| Public Insurance: | 331 | 51.08% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 6.17% |
| Total: | 648 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 608 | 93.83% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.3% | 13.3% | 17.4% | 16.8% | 16.0% | 12.0% | 7.5% | 1.9% |
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: | 8 | 11.43% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 4.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 28.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 22 | 31.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 24.29% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 15.71% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 45 | 64.29% |
ZIP Code 59410 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 81 people with an annual payroll of $2,545,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 447Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 28Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $420,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,545,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 81Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59410 is located in Lewis And Clark County, Montana, within the Helena, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25740) and Montana's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 74,801 people, about 1.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 59410. It covers 1158.891 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.132 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Helena, MTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 74,801Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1158.891 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.132 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: | 3003025Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Augusta CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 59410 is part of 2 school districts, including: Augusta Elementary School District (Grades PK thru 08) and Augusta High School District (Grades 9th thru 12th). There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.