| City: | Babb, Montana |
| County: | Glacier County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:59:00 AM |
| Population: | 431 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.8491, -113.3133 |
| Land Area: | 215.716 sq mi |
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Babb sits on the eastern edge of Glacier National Park, within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana's Glacier County. Of the 431 residents, 67% are Native American (288 people), making this a predominantly Blackfeet community. The post office serves a dual role: providing mail access for tribal members and supporting the seasonal tourism economy driven by proximity to Glacier National Park.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 190 square mile territory. The Babb post office maintains 382 PO Boxes for just 169 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 2.26. That means the post office serves more than twice as many boxes as local households, drawing customers from surrounding areas of the reservation where rural delivery doesn't reach.
Street names tell the story of place. Many Glacier Road leads to the famous Many Glacier Hotel in the park. Chief Mountain Highway and Chief Mountain Circle reference the sacred peak visible from town. Duck Lake Road, Shore Road, and Glacier Lane point to the area's natural features. These aren't suburban subdivisions but rural routes threading through reservation land and park gateway communities.
Nearly half the housing (156 of 349 units, or 45%) sits vacant seasonally. This isn't a retirement community. It's a working landscape where tourism meets ranching meets tribal life. Median age is 37.8 years. The median home value of $271,200 is moderate, and median rent of $1,102 is affordable by Montana standards. Some 28% of workers work from home, well above typical rural rates.
Government work dominates employment. Of those reporting occupations, 117 work in public administration (tribal government, National Park Service, federal agencies). Transportation and warehousing employ 88 workers. Educational services and health care account for 45 jobs. Only 13 work in agriculture directly, though ranching heritage runs deep. Federal government employs 49 workers, likely Park Service staff.
Babb functions as a service point for multiple populations: Blackfeet tribal members living across a vast reservation territory, seasonal tourism workers, Park Service employees, and the small year-round community. The post office isn't just a mail facility. It's a gathering point where different worlds intersect at the boundary between protected wilderness and sovereign tribal land.
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Babb, MT 59411Street names reference Glacier National Park access routes, sacred tribal landmarks like Chief Mountain, and natural features like Duck Lake and Shore Road.
ZIP Code 59411 has 431 residents and 169 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, slightly younger than the state (40.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (66.8%, much higher than the state average of 6.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (23.0%, much lower than the state average of 84.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 431Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 798Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 169Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 122 | 172 | 346 | 444 | 482 | 603 | 740 | 678 | 721 | 1,188 | 757 | 863 | 805 | 798 |
| Decennial Census | 460 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 431 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.8
Male Median Age: 38.4
Female Median Age: 37.4
| 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 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 11 | 27 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 26 | 17 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 16 | 38 | 17 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| White: | 99 | 24.75% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 2.00% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.75% |
| American Indian: | 288 | 72.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 400 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 194 | 45.01% | 38.4 years |
| Females: | 237 | 54.99% | 37.4 years |
| Total: | 431 | 100% | 37.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 798 | 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: | 798 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 798 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $10,432 (20.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,594. Family households earn a median of $97,763 versus $28,594 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,169). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $49,143, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $49,143 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,568 | $45,662 | $48,672 | $22,115 | $20,288 | $18,813 | $19,758 | $19,015 | $56,406 | $90,417 | $58,100 | $62,870 | $65,380 | $61,000 |
| Median Family Income | $9,931 | $9,609 | $21,765 | $21,346 | $0 | $20,096 | $23,913 | $0 | $56,016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $97,763 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $52,216 | $53,261 | $53,702 | $52,885 | $0 | $18,259 | $16,250 | $18,264 | $0 | $0 | $37,917 | $48,750 | $44,583 | $28,594 |
| Median Male Income | $40,833 | $39,239 | $22,168 | $21,554 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,714 | $0 | $30,431 | $31,313 | $40,846 | $46,151 | $46,458 | $49,143 |
| Employed: | 207 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 61 | 14.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 146 | 35.27% |
| Total: | 414 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 80 | 38.65% |
| Service: | 87 | 42.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 14.01% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 5.31% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 207 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $276 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.48% (25.40% with a mortgage, 74.60% free-and-clear) and renters 31.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 50.67%, which is much 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 | $0 | $181,000 | $176,000 | $175,500 | $140,800 | $141,500 | $128,300 | $59,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $295,800 | $271,200 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 24.14% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 25 | 43.10% |
| $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: | 19 | 32.76% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $276 | $279 | $260 | $261 | $278 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,102 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 17.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 94 | 51.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 58 | 31.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 184 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 184 | 49.33% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 189 | 50.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 373 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 289 | 77.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 84 | 22.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 373 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.10% 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 94.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 30.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 29.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 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 (56.90%). College enrollment is 7.32%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 1.79% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 3.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 164 | 41.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 108 | 27.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 6.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 75 | 19.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 392 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 372 | 94.90% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 75 | 19.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 326 | 38.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 318 | 37.54% |
| No Insurance: | 203 | 23.97% |
| Total: | 847 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 644 | 76.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 51.4% | 55.3% | 26.9% | 37.9% | 30.6% | 48.9% | 27.6% | 51.0% | 22.0% | 11.9% | 8.0% | 19.2% | 22.4% | 30.9% |
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: | 20 | 5.63% |
| Kindergarten: | 31 | 8.73% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 202 | 56.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 21.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 7.32% |
| Total: | 355 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 51 | 14.37% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 309 | 87.04% |
ZIP Code 59411 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 67 people with an annual payroll of $10,667,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 396Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,001,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,667,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 67Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59411 is located in Glacier County, Montana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Montana's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 59411. It covers 215.716 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.206 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: | 215.716 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 7.206 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 0 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3003250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Babb CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 59411 is in the Browning Elementary School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 1 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.