| City: | De Borgia, Montana |
| County: | Mineral County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:01:04 AM |
| Population: | 210 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3759, -115.3453 |
| Land Area: | 108.123 sq mi |
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De Borgia sits in a remote stretch of western Montana's Mineral County, where Interstate 90 follows the Clark Fork River through mountain terrain near the Idaho border. This tiny community spans 87 square miles of forested high country, with just 210 residents scattered across rural roads like Twin Creek Road, Finley Road, and Yellowstone Trail.
The De Borgia Community Post Office maintains 106 PO Boxes for a population of only 77 occupied homes. That's an adoption rate of 1.38, meaning the post office serves more than just local households. The surplus reflects seasonal homeowners, weekend cabin users, and residents from surrounding unincorporated areas who rely on De Borgia for mail access. With 36% of homes classified as seasonal or occasional use (49 of 135 housing units), the population swells during hunting season, summer recreation, and winter weekends.
This isn't a traditional resort town. It's a quiet mountain retreat with a median age of 58.3 years and exceptionally high educational attainment (77.5% hold bachelor's degrees or higher). Per capita income sits at $27,727. Median home values of $318,800 suggest a mix of primary residences and recreational properties. The area's character comes through in street names: Lodgepole Drive, Brown Bear Lane, Mountain Home Lane, and Trappers Trail signal the wilderness setting.
Mail delivery here uses rural carrier routes, not city-style street delivery. The post office operates as a community hub where residents pick up packages, check their boxes, and catch up with neighbors. For a place this remote and thinly populated, the post office provides a consistent touchpoint in an otherwise dispersed landscape.
Street names like Lodgepole Drive, Brown Bear Lane, Yellowstone Trail, and Mountain Home Lane signal the remote wilderness character of this mountain community.
ZIP Code 59830 has 210 residents and 77 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 58.3 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.5% male and 59.5% female, which is much lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.4%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 210Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 102Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $337,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.52Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 162 | 119 | 74 | 58 | 81 | 65 | 108 | 177 | 165 | 183 | 154 | 143 | 102 | 102 |
| Decennial Census | 146 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 210 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.3
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 59.2
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 39 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| White: | 194 | 97.00% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 85 | 40.48% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 125 | 59.52% | 59.2 years |
| Total: | 210 | 100% | 58.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 102 | 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: | 102 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $31,157 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,000. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 43.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (54.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,157 | $30,769 | $28,750 | $28,472 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,154 | $31,000 | $24,167 | $0 | $41,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $31,053 | $30,556 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,923 | $32,375 | $27,500 | $34,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,406 | $31,250 | $26,719 | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $12,404 | $11,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $16,742 | $18,269 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 22 | 24.18% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 18.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 52 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 54.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 45.45% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $337,500, which is about the same as the national median ($332,700), is up $103,400 (44.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $162,500. 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.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,100 | $235,900 | $244,000 | $457,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $172,100 | $175,000 | $173,200 | $120,800 | $228,100 | $318,800 | $337,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 20.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 41.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 37.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 70.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 29.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 68 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 68 | 100% |
In 2024, 70.30% 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 15.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 78.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 42.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 53.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 36.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). 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): | 18 | 24.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 5.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 18.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 38 | 51.35% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 52 | 70.27% |
| Private Insurance: | 40 | 29.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 80 | 58.82% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 11.76% |
| Total: | 136 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 120 | 88.24% |
| 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% | 100.0% | 50.0% | 37.1% | 25.0% | 16.4% | 26.6% | 34.5% | 31.7% | 53.3% | 42.9% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 59830 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $842,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 156Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $144,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $842,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59830 is located in Mineral County, Montana, within the Missoula, MT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33540) and Montana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 109,299 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 59830. It covers 108.123 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.017 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Missoula, MTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 109,299Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 108.123 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.017 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: | 3019675Source: Census |
| Place Name: | De Borgia CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 59830 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 March 1, 2026.