| City: | Trego, Montana |
| County: | Lincoln County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:01:49 AM |
| Population: | 523 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 406 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.5540, -114.9069 |
| Land Area: | 123.333 sq mi |
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Trego sits in northwest Montana's Lincoln County, covering 184 square miles of forested mountain terrain between the Salish Mountains and the Purcell Range. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The Trego post office maintains 341 PO Boxes for a population of 523 residents in 241 households, but the 1.42x adoption rate means people from surrounding areas without carrier routes also rely on this facility.
With a median age of 57.9 years, Trego has become a retirement destination for those seeking mountain living. It's a quiet community where 28% of workers operate from home and household sizes average just 2.2 people. Median household income sits at $91,875, with median home values around $301,600. About 80% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Two rural carrier routes serve the scattered homes along roads named for local geography: Fortine Creek Road, Edna Creek Road, Castle Rock Hill Road, Lake Creek Road, and Loon Lake Road. Street names tell the story of this wilderness setting, with references to Swamp Creek, Wolf Creek, Beaver Creek, and Butcher Creek winding through the landscape. The territory includes 287 total housing units, with 16% held for seasonal or occasional use.
Mail delivery in Trego works differently than in cities or suburbs. Because this is designated a PO Box Only Zone, rural route delivery is limited and most residents pick up mail at the post office. The facility has operated since before October 2004 and serves as a connection point for people living throughout Lincoln County's remote northwest corner.
Street names reference local creeks, mountains, and natural features throughout this 184 square mile mountain territory.
ZIP Code 59934 has 523 residents and 241 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 57.9 years, significantly older than the state (40.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 523Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 693Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $108,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 241Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $330,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 510 | 599 | 596 | 616 | 584 | 562 | 516 | 501 | 476 | 794 | 819 | 763 | 858 | 693 |
| Decennial Census | 528 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 523 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.9
Male Median Age: 58.8
Female Median Age: 56.9
| 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 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 43 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 9 |
| Female | 6 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 38 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 22 | 14 | 17 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 39 | 11 | 25 | 18 | 37 | 34 | 60 | 81 | 50 | 25 | 15 | 17 |
| White: | 467 | 94.53% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 1.62% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.61% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.20% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.21% |
| Total: | 494 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 284 | 54.30% | 58.8 years |
| Females: | 239 | 45.70% | 56.9 years |
| Total: | 523 | 100% | 57.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 686 | 98.99% |
| 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: | 7 | 1.01% |
| Total Population: | 693 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 686 | 98.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 1.01% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $108,875, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $77,954 (252.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,393. Family households earn a median of $120,139 versus $38,958 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,181). By gender, male median income is $66,500 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $30,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.1%, which is comparable to 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 (38.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,921 | $33,214 | $30,197 | $25,781 | $35,114 | $36,250 | $35,795 | $31,750 | $33,482 | $50,000 | $42,404 | $62,083 | $91,875 | $108,875 |
| Median Family Income | $42,500 | $43,750 | $42,054 | $56,563 | $54,500 | $60,096 | $53,125 | $55,694 | $33,304 | $86,250 | $67,500 | $101,750 | $107,083 | $120,139 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,000 | $10,000 | $9,063 | $11,250 | $18,688 | $19,350 | $19,779 | $21,713 | $35,625 | $25,536 | $33,393 | $42,583 | $45,729 | $38,958 |
| Median Male Income | $32,396 | $33,958 | $35,500 | $47,344 | $0 | $46,667 | $46,250 | $0 | $31,250 | $59,107 | $54,926 | $57,614 | $66,875 | $66,500 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $20,833 | $22,000 | $25,769 | $0 | $25,769 | $26,875 | $0 | $41,042 | $33,125 | $31,439 | $34,565 | $35,857 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 296 | 64.07% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 166 | 35.93% |
| Total: | 462 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 114 | 38.51% |
| Service: | 37 | 12.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 10.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 57 | 19.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 57 | 19.26% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 296 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $330,800, which is roughly equal to the national median ($332,700), is up $115,000 (53.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,300. The median gross rent is $925, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $457 (97.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $925. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.36% (42.26% with a mortgage, 57.74% free-and-clear) and renters 26.64% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.55%, 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 | $215,800 | $204,200 | $243,200 | $190,300 | $193,800 | $260,700 | $268,000 | $257,300 | $245,500 | $300,900 | $237,500 | $291,700 | $301,600 | $330,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 34.43% |
| $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: | 40 | 65.57% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $468 | $515 | $470 | $487 | $556 | $525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $783 | $853 | $863 | $925 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 71 | 31.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 97 | 42.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 61 | 26.64% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 85.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 39 | 14.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 225 | 83.96% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 2.61% |
| Other Units: | 36 | 13.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 268 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 35.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 23.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (75.66%). College enrollment is 14.60%, 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: | 1 | 0.23% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 5.80% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 103 | 23.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 155 | 35.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 4.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 108 | 25.06% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 4.18% |
| Total: | 431 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 405 | 93.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 126 | 29.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 352 | 46.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 163 | 21.34% |
| No Insurance: | 249 | 32.59% |
| Total: | 764 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 515 | 67.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.4% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 16.7% | 18.8% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 171 | 75.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 22 | 9.73% |
| College or graduate school: | 33 | 14.60% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 193 | 85.40% |
ZIP Code 59934 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,464,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 339Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $262,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,464,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 29Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 59934 is located in Lincoln 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 59934. It covers 123.333 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.013 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: | 123.333 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.013 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: | 3074725Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Trego CDP; MontanaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 59934 is in the Trego 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.