| ZIP Code | 59602 |
|---|---|
| City | Helena |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,667 ft |
| Latitude | 46.726915 |
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| Longitude | -111.908265 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.7% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 113 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,845 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 2,644 (13%) |
| Associates | 2,651 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 2,168 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,960 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,841 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $369,800 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,291/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,091 |
| Vacant Units | 693 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,091 |
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| Vacant | 693 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 59602 is located in Helena, Montana, within Lewis and Clark County. With a population of 30,379, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 59602 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,841 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59602 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $369,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,291 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 59602 is primarily White (89.20%). Residents are well-educated — 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59602 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59602 in Helena, MT is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,379 residents, a median household income of $87,841, and a median home value of $369,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.