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Population and households in ZIP 59012
Household size in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 59012 is a place of small households, averaging 2.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.4 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 59012 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 59012 (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 59012
Renters in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.0% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +28.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 59012: 59.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 59012: 17.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 59012 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $492 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $876 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $562 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $649 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$157 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 59012 costs $649 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 40.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 59012
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 59012 than nationally: 31.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 59012 have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Montana overall (94.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 59012
| Period | ZIP 59012 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 59012 has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 59012 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 59012 | 2.11 | 37.4 | 13.1% | 59.0% | 17.5% | 1980 | $649 | 31.5% | 90.1% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 59025 | 3.90 | 26.3 | 24.1% | 43.8% | 22.7% | 1981 | $433 | 13.2% | 91.6% | 14.6% |
| ZIP 59062 | 2.41 | 50.0 | 6.6% | 24.7% | 23.9% | 1976 | $628 | 33.1% | 92.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 59050 | 4.05 | 29.2 | 29.8% | 27.8% | 19.6% | 1975 | $654 | 16.8% | 89.9% | 12.4% |
| ZIP 59089 | 3.93 | 34.2 | 26.4% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 1976 | $606 | 20.8% | 89.7% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 59035 | 2.22 | 36.1 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 46.1% | 1973 | $370 | 16.8% | 95.9% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 59316 | 2.15 | 56.8 | 1.3% | 44.7% | 29.5% | 1982 | $840 | 21.7% | 92.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 59311 | 2.15 | 56.8 | 1.3% | 44.7% | 29.5% | 1982 | $840 | 21.7% | 92.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 59029 | 2.50 | 47.1 | 3.7% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 1978 | $933 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 59014 | 2.52 | 47.5 | 2.7% | 21.2% | 13.2% | 1971 | $836 | 22.3% | 94.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 59008 | 2.46 | 49.6 | 3.1% | 13.9% | 26.0% | 1986 | $1,055 | 44.0% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 59012. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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