| City: | Haugan, Montana |
| County: | Mineral County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:01:10 AM |
| Population: | 99 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3396, -115.4514 |
| Land Area: | 104.409 sq mi |
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Haugan sits in a remote corner of western Montana, where Mineral County meets the Idaho border. This isn't a town in the traditional sense. It's a scattered mountain community of 99 people spread across 103 square miles of forested terrain. Street names like Timber Creek Road, Packer Creek Road, and Whitetail Drive hint at the wilderness character of the area.
The Haugan post office maintains 63 PO Boxes for 52 households, a ratio of 1.21 boxes per household. That means the post office serves people beyond just local residents. Some boxes belong to seasonal homeowners, while others serve properties scattered throughout the surrounding mountains. Mail arrives by rural carrier route, covering an area larger than San Francisco.
With a median age of 53.5 years, Haugan skews older than typical Montana communities. Of the 80 housing units, 28 are used seasonally (35% of total), suggesting a mix of year-round residents and part-time mountain retreats. The population is 94% white, and 37% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Per capita income stands at $45,594.
This is a working-class mountain community with deep roots. All 52 occupied housing units were built before 1939, and 22 are mobile homes. There are four business establishments employing 71 people (far more jobs than residents), likely indicating forestry or service operations that draw workers from surrounding areas. Transportation and warehousing employ 48 of the small workforce, suggesting logging or trucking operations.
Haugan has been a PO Box ZIP since before USPS began tracking dates in 2004. Despite the classification, rural carrier service does reach homes here. The post office isn't a fallback, it's the practical choice for a community where addresses are measured in creek names and ridgeline roads rather than numbered streets.
Street names emphasize the mountain wilderness setting: creeks, timber, and wildlife rather than numbered grids or historic figures.
ZIP Code 59842 has 99 residents and 52 households (average 1.90 persons per household). The median age is 53.5 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.6% male and 41.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 84.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 99Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 46Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 52Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.90Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 106 | 86 | 114 | 108 | 52 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 81 | 91 | 102 | 125 | 99 | 46 |
| Decennial Census | 90 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 99 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.5
Male Median Age: 57.5
Female Median Age: 51.5
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 93 | 97.89% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.05% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.05% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 58 | 58.59% | 57.5 years |
| Females: | 41 | 41.41% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 99 | 100% | 53.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 46 | 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: | 46 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 46 | 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 $36,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher 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 Management (43.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,250 | $53,194 | $54,545 | $54,773 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $34,625 | $53,194 | $54,091 | $54,205 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,750 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,000 | $62,750 | $75,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,708 | $17,273 | $27,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $156,705 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 43.48% |
| Service: | 8 | 17.39% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 39.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $185,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $183,300. 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 | $185,000 | $181,300 | $174,200 | $171,900 | $178,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $183,300 | $195,800 | $196,600 | $278,100 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 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: | 8 | 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): | 38 | 82.61% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 17.39% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 83.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 16.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 55 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 60.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 45.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 39.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8 | 17.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 43.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 28 | 60.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 43.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 20 | 43.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 26 | 56.52% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 57.7% | 36.7% | 38.2% | 35.7% | 50.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 59842 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 69 people with an annual payroll of $2,895,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 73Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $487,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,895,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 69Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59842 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 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 59842. It covers 104.409 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.113 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: | 104.409 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.113 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: | 3034825Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Haugan CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 59842 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.