| ZIP Code | 59865 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Ignatius |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,146 ft |
| Latitude | 47.332182 |
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| Longitude | -113.998307 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.94 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.6% ▲ 96% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 492 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 251 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 552 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 338 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 575 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,213 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $310,400 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $520/mo ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,382 |
| Vacant Units | 135 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,382 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 135 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.94 |
ZIP code 59865 is located in Saint Ignatius, Montana, within Lake County. With a population of 3,741, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 59865 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,213 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59865 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $310,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $520 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 59865 is majority White (58.62%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59865 stands at 9.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 59865 in Saint Ignatius, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,741 residents, a median household income of $55,213, and a median home value of $310,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.