| City: | Pablo, Montana |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:32 PM |
| Population: | 743 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.5914, -114.1185 |
| Land Area: | 0.353 sq mi |
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Pablo sits on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana, serving as one of the headquarters areas for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This small community of 743 residents is 61% Native American (451 people), making it a center of tribal life in Lake County. The town covers just 0.69 square miles but plays an outsized role in regional mail access.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. The Pablo post office maintains 460 PO Boxes for 260 households, an adoption rate of 1.77x. That means there are 77% more boxes than local homes. This happens because the post office serves not just Pablo residents but people from surrounding reservation communities who travel here for mail access. The reservation's rural character makes centralized mail pickup more practical than carrier delivery to scattered homes.
Mail reaches Pablo through two rural carrier routes serving 79 delivery points, supplemented by General Delivery service. Some locations receive rural delivery, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for most residents and those from nearby areas. Streets follow a numbered grid pattern (1st through 5th Avenues and Streets) along with US Highway 93, which runs through the reservation.
Pablo's population skews young, with a median age of 27.2 years. The community is working class, with a median household income of $31,510. Most residents (56% of households) rent rather than own. Mobile homes account for significant housing stock (104 units), typical of reservation communities. Education levels are lower than state averages, with just 8.8% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.
The post office opened before October 2004, when USPS began detailed ZIP code tracking. It's been a fixture here for decades, serving generations of tribal members and other residents. For 11 local businesses employing 344 workers, the post office handles commercial mail alongside personal correspondence.
All mail to Pablo should use PO Box addresses:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Pablo, MT 59855General Delivery is available for those without a box.
Streets follow a simple numbered grid (1st through 5th) bisected by US Highway 93, the main north-south corridor through the Flathead Reservation.
ZIP Code 59855 has 743 residents and 260 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 27.2 years, significantly younger than the state (40.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (60.7%, much higher than the state average of 6.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (29.1%, much lower than the state average of 84.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 743Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 430Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,104.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,510Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 260Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $127,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 960 | 751 | 957 | 1,284 | 1,348 | 1,023 | 1,238 | 1,008 | 782 | 675 | 489 | 376 | 430 |
| Decennial Census | 957 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 743 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27.2
Male Median Age: 21.2
Female Median Age: 32.3
| 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 | 36 | 48 | 47 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 39 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 32 | 41 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 16 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 68 | 89 | 71 | 66 | 53 | 53 | 63 | 49 | 37 | 36 | 19 | 45 | 21 | 37 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| White: | 216 | 29.47% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 57 | 7.78% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.41% |
| American Indian: | 451 | 61.53% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 733 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 349 | 46.97% | 21.2 years |
| Females: | 394 | 53.03% | 32.3 years |
| Total: | 743 | 100% | 27.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 421 | 97.91% |
| 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: | 9 | 2.09% |
| Total Population: | 430 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 421 | 97.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 2.09% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $31,510, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $11,633 (58.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,444. Family households earn a median of $32,500 versus $31,016 for nonfamily households (a difference of $1,484). By gender, male median income is $30,313 and female is $33,787, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,474 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 29.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,877 | $21,828 | $23,750 | $22,266 | $20,610 | $22,813 | $26,731 | $16,429 | $20,066 | $19,423 | $21,354 | $28,750 | $31,510 |
| Median Family Income | $19,611 | $21,250 | $28,125 | $19,926 | $19,085 | $25,833 | $25,962 | $13,854 | $23,214 | $21,528 | $0 | $0 | $32,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,894 | $20,243 | $21,116 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $36,667 | $9,348 | $0 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $31,016 |
| Median Male Income | $19,375 | $32,321 | $34,583 | $34,750 | $0 | $40,547 | $31,364 | $24,514 | $23,529 | $23,958 | $28,056 | $0 | $30,313 |
| Median Female Income | $25,547 | $7,045 | $11,429 | $11,985 | $0 | $35,667 | $31,667 | $30,119 | $30,083 | $31,136 | $29,886 | $31,667 | $33,787 |
| Employed: | 118 | 29.80% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 278 | 70.20% |
| Total: | 396 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 13.56% |
| Service: | 49 | 41.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 21.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 23.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 118 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $127,200, which is far less than the state median ($338,100), is up $73,000 (134.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,400. The median gross rent is $758, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $291 (62.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $320. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.10% (26.47% with a mortgage, 73.53% free-and-clear) and renters 37.90% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.45%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,200 | $55,900 | $54,700 | $56,200 | $56,700 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $83,800 | $82,100 | $84,700 | $96,100 | $127,200 |
| Less than $500: | 30 | 36.14% |
| $500 to $999: | 53 | 63.86% |
| $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: | 83 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $467 | $494 | $453 | $571 | $592 | $663 | $675 | $783 | $438 | $283 | $638 | $826 | $758 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 36 | 16.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 100 | 45.66% |
| Renter Occupied: | 83 | 37.90% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 85.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 14.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 72 | 28.13% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 80 | 31.25% |
| Other Units: | 104 | 40.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
In 2023, 8.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (94.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 43.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 40.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.10%), down 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.00 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 kindergarten (58.82%). 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: | 12 | 3.12% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 97 | 25.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 20.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 137 | 35.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 7.01% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 8.83% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 385 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 276 | 71.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 8.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 183 | 36.90% |
| Public Insurance: | 224 | 45.16% |
| No Insurance: | 89 | 17.94% |
| Total: | 496 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 407 | 82.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 52.2% | 48.8% | 45.9% | 56.9% | 57.5% | 50.0% | 49.6% | 65.0% | 48.9% | 52.1% | 52.0% | 55.8% | 40.9% |
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: | 20 | 58.82% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 41.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 20 | 58.82% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 34 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 59855 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 305 people with an annual payroll of $12,591,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 491Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,255,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,591,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 305Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59855 is located in Lake 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 59855. It covers 0.353 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.353 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 3056350Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pablo CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 59855 is in the Ronan Elementary School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th. There are 2 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 January 1, 2026.