| ZIP Code | 59101 |
|---|---|
| City | Billings |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,432 ft |
| Latitude | 45.607108 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -108.341517 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 15.1% ▲ 51% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 225 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,526 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 4,365 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 5,024 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,314 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,249 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,165 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,000 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $930/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,864 |
| Vacant Units | 1,318 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,318 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 59101 is located in Billings, Montana, within Yellowstone County. With a population of 41,797, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 59101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,165 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $930 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.9%) and renters (42.2%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 59101 is primarily White (74.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59101 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59101 in Billings, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 41,797 residents, a median household income of $58,165, and a median home value of $243,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.