City

Missoula, MT

8 ZIP codes  ·  Missoula County  ·  Montana

👥100,863Population
💰$73,301Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$431,768Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.8%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.6%
Asian1.8%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.03
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma280 (0.4%)
HS Graduate11,525 (17.7%)
Some College5,550 (8.5%)
Associates10,573 (16.3%)
Bachelors5,639 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree31,486 (48.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 17.7%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 48.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad17.7%
Some College8.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,301 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$431,768 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,131/mo
Total Housing Units46,475
Vacant Units2,754

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Missoula, MT

Missoula is a city in Montana, located in Missoula County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,863 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.48 years.

Economically, Missoula is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,301 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Missoula is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $431,768, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,130 per month.

The population of Missoula is well-educated. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.41%).

Missoula, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Missoula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59801 31,127 $55,022 $393,400 $1,086 5.6% 59.0% 40.8%
59802 19,832 $65,054 $420,200 $1,021 4.5% 57.0% 52.7%
59803 17,941 $108,992 $492,900 $1,194 3.7% 63.3% 73.4%
59804 7,942 $74,877 $507,300 $1,138 3.4% 54.1% 65.1%
59808 22,804 $76,795 $419,800 $1,236 4.1% 50.7% 63.2%