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Population and households in ZIP 59711
Household size in ZIP 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 59711 are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.94 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 59711 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 46.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 59711: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 59711
Renters in ZIP 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 59711 rent their homes (26.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 45.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 59711: 17.3% 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. ZIP 59711 has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Montana ZIP codes.
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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 59711 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older 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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $461 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $477 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $580 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $723 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$262 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 59711 costs $723 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $262 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the west.
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 59711
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 59711: 25.5% 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 5.8 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 59711 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Montana as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 8.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 59711
| Period | ZIP 59711 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 59711 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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 59711 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 59711 | 2.08 | 47.9 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 17.3% | 1954 | $723 | 25.5% | 93.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 59756 | 2.14 | 42.0 | 8.6% | 19.4% | 10.9% | 1994 | $731 | 21.9% | 86.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 59748 | 2.85 | 41.3 | 3.7% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1996 | $809 | 31.5% | 98.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59703 | 2.27 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 14.6% | 14.0% | 1938 | $1,130 | 19.0% | 97.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 59631 | 2.46 | 45.7 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 12.5% | 1994 | $941 | 31.7% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 59632 | 2.41 | 43.2 | 3.0% | 22.0% | 4.9% | 1978 | $940 | 23.1% | 93.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 59840 | 2.44 | 48.4 | 6.3% | 30.8% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,108 | 30.9% | 92.4% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 59641 | 2.89 | 47.6 | 2.9% | 2.1% | 14.7% | 2007 | $955 | 20.1% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 59643 | 2.87 | 47.0 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 13.9% | 2006 | $955 | 19.7% | 94.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 59642 | 1.99 | 57.3 | 0.7% | 21.8% | 35.9% | 1978 | $1,295 | 24.7% | 93.3% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 59086 | 1.92 | 58.6 | 3.4% | 25.1% | 22.8% | 1981 | $1,020 | 37.3% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
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 59711. 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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