| ZIP Code | 59901 |
|---|---|
| City | Kalispell |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 6,387 ft |
| Latitude | 48.230565 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.403313 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 129 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,445 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 5,898 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 6,635 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 4,503 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,142 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,391 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $417,200 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,052/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,154 |
| Vacant Units | 1,200 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,154 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,200 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 59901 is located in Kalispell, Montana, within Flathead County. With a population of 61,710, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 59901 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,391 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59901 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $417,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,052 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 59901 is primarily White (89.43%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59901 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 59901 in Kalispell, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 61,710 residents, a median household income of $70,391, and a median home value of $417,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.