| ZIP Code | 59701 |
|---|---|
| City | Butte |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Silver Bow County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 5,483 ft |
| Latitude | 46.032709 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.464159 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 262 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,452 (28.6%) |
| Some College | 3,586 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 3,690 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,346 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,205 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,799 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $811/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,834 |
| Vacant Units | 1,964 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,834 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,964 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 59701 is located in Butte, Montana, within Silver Bow County. With a population of 34,245, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 59701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,799 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $811 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 59701 is primarily White (89.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59701 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 59701 in Butte, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,245 residents, a median household income of $56,799, and a median home value of $219,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.