| ZIP Code | 59912 |
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| City | Columbia Falls |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,334 ft |
| Latitude | 48.436986 |
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| Longitude | -114.168722 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.59 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,001 (29%) |
| Some College | 1,062 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 1,631 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,388 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,246 (31.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,515 ≈ Avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $438,000 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 84% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,052/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,831 |
| Vacant Units | 807 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,831 |
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| Vacant | 807 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.59 |
ZIP code 59912 is located in Columbia Falls, Montana, within Flathead County. With a population of 15,745, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 59912 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,515 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59912 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $438,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,052 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 84% since 2019.
The population of 59912 is primarily White (93.24%). Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59912 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 59912 in Columbia Falls, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,745 residents, a median household income of $73,515, and a median home value of $438,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.