ZIP Code 59601: Population, Income, Housing

State: MT
Total population: 31,728 Household income: $72,290 Rent: $1,046

Overview

Total population
31,728
Rent
$1,046
Year built
1972
Household income
$72,290
Per capita income
$47,533
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
38.5%

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
Lewis and Clark County
Total population
31,728
Adults over 25
23,060
Total households
14,984
Household size
2.1 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$72,290
Per capita income
$47,533
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
38.5%

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.

Housing

Rent
$1,046
Year built
1972
Households that rent
44.2%
Households that own
55.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.3

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.

Race

White
89.8%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.4%
Two or more races
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).

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
96.3%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
13,384 (84.8%)
Commute time to work
14 mins
Work from home
2,398 (15.2%)

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).

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.

Education

Less than high school
19.8%
High school graduate or GED
20.1%
Some college or associate degree
9.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
50.9%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 59601 with: Lewis and Clark County, MT Montana United States

ZIP 59601

Total population31,728
Rent$1,046
Year built1972
Household income$72,290
Per capita income$47,533
Poverty rate8.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Lewis and Clark County, MT

Total population73,464
Rent$1,102
Year built1982
Household income$78,237
Per capita income$44,837
Poverty rate8.1%
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 ZIP59601 CountyLewis and Clark, MTStateMontanaCountryUnited States
Total population31,72873,4641,116,875334,922,499
Rent$1,046$1,102$1,081$1,413
Year built1972198219811980
Household income$72,290$78,237$72,509$80,734
Per capita income$47,533$44,837$41,711$44,673
Poverty rate8.7%8.1%11.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.7%3%4%

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Summary for 59601

Rent & Income

In 59601, the typical monthly rent is $1,046 and the typical household income is $72,290. Rent here is similar to Montana, and household income is similar to Montana. The estimated poverty rate is 8.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 44.2% of households. Around 38.5% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 59601 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 59601 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 59601 compares in Montana (11 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,046 4 / 11 from lower rent $865 – $1,999
Household income $72,290 7 / 11 from higher income $58,347 – $99,123
Poverty rate 8.7% 5 / 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 59601

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 4th 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 59601 stands 7th 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 5th 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 59601 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,046 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 59601

Annual Household Income: $72,290

💡 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 59601

Estimated Rate: 8.7%

💡 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 59601

In ZIP Code 59601, households that rent: 6,623 (44.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,623 44.2%
Owner-Occupied 8,361 55.8%

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 59601

In ZIP Code 59601, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,547 (38.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,547 38.5%
Other renter households 4,076 61.5%
Total renter households 6,623 100%

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 59601

Less than High School: 4,557 people (19.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,642 people (20.1%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,113 people (9.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,748 people (50.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,060

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.