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Population and households in ZIP 59401
Household size in ZIP 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.07 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 59401 is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.19 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have smaller households.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in ZIP 59401 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Montana overall, where the median age is 41.5. The median age has climbed from 34.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 59401 (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are more common here than in Montana overall (8.8%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 59401
Renters in ZIP 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 59401 than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 32.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. Only four of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 59401 as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Montana overall (12.2%).
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 59401 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. ZIP 59401 has the oldest homes of any Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $624 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $918 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 59401 costs $918 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $361 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the southwest.
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 59401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 59401 than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 59401 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Montana. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 59401
| Period | ZIP 59401 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 59401 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 59401 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 59401 | 2.13 | 38.7 | 10.3% | 44.5% | 9.4% | 1949 | $918 | 28.1% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 59414 | 1.99 | 45.5 | 9.1% | 24.6% | 30.6% | 1947 | $1,196 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59405 | 2.29 | 38.7 | 11.9% | 42.6% | 10.1% | 1974 | $937 | 27.1% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 59404 | 2.58 | 41.1 | 10.0% | 15.1% | 7.5% | 1976 | $1,395 | 31.0% | 95.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 59472 | 2.35 | 45.8 | 6.2% | 16.3% | 19.3% | 1976 | $882 | 30.2% | 95.1% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 59485 | 3.00 | 36.5 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 17.9% | 1985 | $1,186 | 22.2% | 89.7% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 59487 | 2.37 | 47.2 | 5.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 1974 | $922 | 14.6% | 93.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 59483 | 2.57 | 45.7 | 3.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 1975 | $920 | 21.6% | 88.5% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 59468 | 2.55 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 17.8% | 13.2% | 1964 | $885 | 27.5% | 92.8% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 59450 | 2.65 | 43.2 | 2.6% | 26.1% | 32.0% | 1957 | $770 | 27.8% | 97.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 59443 | 2.42 | 49.5 | 2.1% | 15.1% | 10.5% | 1967 | $725 | 25.8% | 84.9% | 1.3% |
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 59401. 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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