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Population and households in ZIP 59106
Household size in ZIP 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 59106 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Montana overall, where it has 2.44 people. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 59106 are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 40.8, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northeast.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in ZIP 59106, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 59106 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Montana ZIP codes.
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 59106
Renters in ZIP 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 59106 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 59106: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 59106 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Only one other Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,033 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,277 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,140 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,431 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$487 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 59106 runs $1,431 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Montana overall ($1,189). Rent has climbed $398 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 59106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 59106 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 59106 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Montana ZIP codes.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 59106: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 59106
| Period | ZIP 59106 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 59106 has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 59106 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 59106 | 2.60 | 41.4 | 5.4% | 21.1% | 4.8% | 2005 | $1,431 | 50.5% | 98.3% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59102 | 2.24 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 31.5% | 8.3% | 1975 | $1,248 | 40.0% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 59101 | 2.36 | 37.5 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 7.9% | 1973 | $1,082 | 23.6% | 92.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 59044 | 2.61 | 38.6 | 10.4% | 28.4% | 5.8% | 1984 | $1,034 | 28.4% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 59105 | 2.55 | 36.5 | 13.0% | 24.4% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,588 | 29.1% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 59057 | 2.69 | 37.8 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 11.3% | 1999 | $1,148 | 34.5% | 98.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59063 | 2.88 | 41.7 | 4.8% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 2000 | $1,269 | 29.5% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 59037 | 2.39 | 43.8 | 6.4% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 1988 | $1,165 | 25.0% | 96.8% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 59019 | 2.33 | 46.9 | 5.2% | 17.8% | 8.9% | 1981 | $987 | 30.8% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 59069 | 2.37 | 48.3 | 4.7% | 17.1% | 23.9% | 1979 | $921 | 31.1% | 94.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 59034 | 2.76 | 40.1 | 11.3% | 38.9% | 7.9% | 1970 | $734 | 20.0% | 89.8% | 9.6% |
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 59106. 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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