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Population and households in ZIP 59937
Household size in ZIP 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 59937 are small: just 2.18 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 dropped from 2.30 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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.0, ZIP 59937 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.2, in line with the national trend. Of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four are older.
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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in ZIP 59937, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 59937
Renters in ZIP 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 59937 own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.7 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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.1% of the housing in ZIP 59937, 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. Only four of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 59937 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $821 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,093 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,950 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,129 | +$487 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 59937 costs $1,950 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,129 a month from 2006–10, a 138% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Montana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 59937
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.6% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 59937 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 46 Montana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 59937: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 59937 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Montana ZIP codes.
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 59937
| Period | ZIP 59937 | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 59937 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 59937 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 59937 | 2.18 | 49.0 | 4.6% | 26.9% | 18.1% | 1990 | $1,950 | 50.6% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 59912 | 2.57 | 40.1 | 13.1% | 28.3% | 12.9% | 1990 | $1,163 | 34.8% | 93.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 59919 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 45.7% | 1986 | $1,142 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59901 | 2.63 | 41.0 | 8.2% | 30.2% | 5.8% | 1989 | $1,345 | 33.3% | 95.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 59913 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 45.7% | 1986 | $1,142 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59926 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 45.7% | 1986 | $1,142 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59936 | 2.39 | 48.6 | 8.5% | 15.5% | 49.3% | 1986 | $1,034 | 29.5% | 92.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 59916 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 45.7% | 1986 | $1,142 | 30.3% | 91.1% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 59434 | 2.70 | 39.4 | 19.3% | 13.9% | 23.1% | 1983 | $889 | 33.6% | 88.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 59923 | 2.13 | 52.4 | 6.2% | 28.0% | 9.9% | 1974 | $706 | 19.2% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 59448 | 3.62 | 31.9 | 36.0% | 47.5% | 16.2% | 1989 | $479 | 10.7% | 86.7% | 13.4% |
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 59937. 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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