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Population and households in ZIP 59501
Household size in ZIP 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 59501 run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across Montana.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 59501 is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 36.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 59501 than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 59501 has a higher 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 59501
Renters in ZIP 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 59501 own their homes; 31.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 59501: 15.6% 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 59501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $587 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $686 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $938 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$377 | +$487 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 59501 runs $938 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $377 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 59501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 59501: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 59501 have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Montana as a whole (94.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 59501
| Period | ZIP 59501 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 59501 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 59501 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 59501 | 2.46 | 36.5 | 12.9% | 31.7% | 15.6% | 1972 | $938 | 24.4% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 59532 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59523 | 2.52 | 43.2 | 9.0% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 1956 | $858 | 34.1% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 59525 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59547 | 2.81 | 35.7 | 4.2% | 33.4% | 26.5% | 1957 | $1,021 | 31.8% | 95.2% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 59528 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59540 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59526 | 3.12 | 31.8 | 28.1% | 41.1% | 18.1% | 1971 | $559 | 16.0% | 89.0% | 25.2% |
| ZIP 59530 | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 59531 | 2.49 | 37.3 | 13.7% | 28.8% | 14.2% | 1964 | $569 | 22.8% | 81.2% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 59522 | 2.52 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% | 1967 | $752 | 27.8% | 83.8% | 0.6% |
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 59501. 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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