| ZIP Code | 59801 |
|---|---|
| City | Missoula |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Missoula County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,192 ft |
| Latitude | 46.854689 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.010437 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 16.4% ▲ 64% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.0% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,408 (17.2%) |
| Some College | 1,561 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 3,141 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,577 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,134 (51.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,022 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,400 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,086/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,814 |
| Vacant Units | 927 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,814 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 927 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 59801 is located in Missoula, Montana, within Missoula County. With a population of 31,127, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.6 years. Economically, 59801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,022 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59801 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,086 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.8%) and renters (59.2%). Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 59801 is primarily White (84.81%). Residents are well-educated — 59.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.4%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59801 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 59801 in Missoula, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 31,127 residents, a median household income of $55,022, and a median home value of $393,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.