| ZIP Code | 59916 |
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| City | Essex |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 3,156 ft |
| Latitude | 48.306528 |
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| Longitude | -113.657165 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 44 (26.8%) |
| Associates | 36 (22%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 71 (43.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,313 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $360,500 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 367 |
| Vacant Units | 288 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 367 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 288 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 59916 is located in Essex, Montana, within Flathead County. With a population of 168, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.9 years. Economically, 59916 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,313 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59916 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $360,500 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 59916 is primarily White (97.62%). Residents are well-educated — 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59916 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 59916 in Essex, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 168 residents, a median household income of $60,313, and a median home value of $360,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.