| ZIP Code | 59601 |
|---|---|
| City | Helena |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 6,111 ft |
| Latitude | 46.53069 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.199398 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.5% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,799 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 1,800 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 2,681 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,165 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,112 (51.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,502 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,000 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,023/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,937 |
| Vacant Units | 1,172 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,937 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,172 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 59601 is located in Helena, Montana, within Lewis and Clark County. With a population of 31,822, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 59601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,502 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59601 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,023 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 59601 is primarily White (88.48%). Residents are highly educated — 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59601 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 59601 in Helena, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 31,822 residents, a median household income of $70,502, and a median home value of $355,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.