| ZIP Code | 59821 |
|---|---|
| City | Arlee |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 5,030 ft |
| Latitude | 47.2091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.022396 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 473 (25.8%) |
| Some College | 240 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 341 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 283 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 497 (27.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,370 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,700 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 78% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $962/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,100 |
| Vacant Units | 158 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 158 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 59821 is located in Arlee, Montana, within Lake County. With a population of 2,822, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 59821 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,370 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59821 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $962 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 78% since 2019.
The population of 59821 is majority White (55.10%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59821 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 59821 in Arlee, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,822 residents, a median household income of $68,370, and a median home value of $379,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.