| ZIP Code | 59404 |
|---|---|
| City | Great Falls |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Cascade County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,393 ft |
| Latitude | 47.631766 |
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| Longitude | -111.32887 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 248 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,835 (26%) |
| Some College | 2,777 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 2,862 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,114 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,752 (30.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,327 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $272,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,034/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,828 |
| Vacant Units | 809 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,828 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 809 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 59404 is located in Great Falls, Montana, within Cascade County. With a population of 28,127, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 59404 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,327 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59404 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $272,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,034 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 59404 is primarily White (87.46%). Residents are well-educated — 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59404 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 59404 in Great Falls, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,127 residents, a median household income of $79,327, and a median home value of $272,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.