Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,815 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 9,563 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 11,843 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 8,212 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27,803 (36.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,465 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $478,353 ▲ 72% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,096/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,982 |
| Vacant Units | 8,169 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Flathead County is located in Montana and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 111,495 residents. With a median age of 42.8, it is a middle-aged county.
Flathead County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,465 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Flathead County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $478,353 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,095. Homeownership rates are high at 74.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Flathead County are primarily White (90.69%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Flathead County, MT is a solidly middle-class area in Montana. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59911 | Bigfork | 9,316 | $81,846 | $608,000 | $1,158 | 2.4% | 58.6% |
| 59912 | Columbia Falls | 15,745 | $73,515 | $438,000 | $1,052 | 3.1% | 44.8% |
| 59913 | Coram | 543 | $40,481 | $533,000 | — | 9.7% | 26.2% |
| 59916 | Essex | 168 | $60,313 | $360,500 | — | 2.7% | 51.2% |
| 59901 | Kalispell | 61,710 | $70,391 | $417,200 | $1,052 | 3.5% | 43.3% |
| 59920 | Kila | 1,635 | $83,300 | $668,600 | $914 | 0.9% | 43.4% |
| 59922 | Lakeside | 2,617 | $79,608 | $549,100 | — | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| 59925 | Marion | 1,561 | $61,065 | $366,300 | $927 | 7.1% | 28.1% |
| 59927 | Olney | 295 | $58,750 | $528,200 | — | 0.0% | 52.2% |
| 59928 | Polebridge | 130 | $53,542 | — | — | 0.0% | 31.4% |
| 59932 | Somers | 1,530 | $57,325 | $617,500 | $1,122 | 2.6% | 51.1% |
| 59936 | West Glacier | 679 | $87,031 | $562,500 | $798 | 1.8% | 54.8% |
| 59937 | Whitefish | 14,653 | $75,512 | $654,800 | $1,335 | 1.8% | 58.6% |