ZIP Code 59101: Population, Income, Housing

State: MT

Total population: 42,250 Household income: $58,598 Rent: $972

Overview

Total population

42,250

Rent

$972

Year built

1972

Household income

$58,598

Per capita income

$35,499

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Montana

County

Yellowstone County

Total population

42,250

Adults over 25

29,258

Total households

17,655

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$58,598

Per capita income

$35,499

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$972

Year built

1972

Households that rent

43.6%

Households that own

56.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

76.2%

Black

1.9%

Asian

0.9%

Two or more races

9.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

10.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

19,586 (94%)

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

1,256 (6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.7%

High school graduate or GED

35.9%

Some college or associate degree

10.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

23.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 59101 with: Yellowstone County, MT Montana United States

ZIP 59101

Total population42,250

Rent$972

Year built1972

Household income$58,598

Per capita income$35,499

Poverty rate15.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Yellowstone County, MT

Total population168,957

Rent$1,131

Year built1982

Household income$76,570

Per capita income$43,898

Poverty rate9.2%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Montana State

Total population1,116,875

Rent$1,081

Year built1981

Household income$72,509

Per capita income$41,711

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP59101	CountyYellowstone, MT	StateMontana	CountryUnited States
Total population	42,250	168,957	1,116,875	334,922,499
Rent	$972	$1,131	$1,081	$1,413
Year built	1972	1982	1981	1980
Household income	$58,598	$76,570	$72,509	$80,734
Per capita income	$35,499	$43,898	$41,711	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.5%	9.2%	11.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.7%	3%	4%

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Summary for 59101

Rent & Income

In 59101, the typical monthly rent is $972 and the typical household income is $58,598. Rent here is lower than Montana, and household income is lower than Montana. The estimated poverty rate is 15.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 43.6% of households. About 46.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 59101 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 59101 — Poverty

How ZIP 59101 compares in Montana (11 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$972	3 / 11	from lower rent	$865 – $1,999
Household income	$58,598	10 / 11	from higher income	$58,347 – $99,123
Poverty rate	15.5%	10 / 11	from lower poverty	7.4% – 16.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Montana with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 59101

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 3rd out of 11 ZIP Codes in Montana. Across Montana, figures vary from $865 in ZIP 59701 up to $1,999 in ZIP 59718.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 59101 stands 10th out of 11 ZIP Codes. Throughout Montana, numbers span from $58,347 in ZIP 59801 up to $99,123 in ZIP 59718.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 10th out of 11 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 7.4% in ZIP 59602 up to 16.4% in ZIP 59405.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 59101 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $972 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 59101

Annual Household Income: $58,598

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 59101

Estimated Rate: 15.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 59101

In ZIP Code 59101, households that rent: 7,699 (43.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,699	43.6%
Owner-Occupied	9,956	56.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 59101

In ZIP Code 59101, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,581 (46.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,581	46.5%
Other renter households	4,118	53.5%
Total renter households	7,699	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 59101

Less than High School: 8,701 people (29.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,494 people (35.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,160 people (10.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,903 people (23.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,258

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.