ZIP Code 59801: Population, Income, Housing

State: MT
Total population: 30,916 Household income: $58,347 Rent: $1,124

Overview

Total population
30,916
Rent
$1,124
Year built
1971
Household income
$58,347
Per capita income
$41,709
Poverty rate
15.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
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.

Demographics

State
Montana
County
Missoula County
City
Missoula
Total population
30,916
Adults over 25
21,012
Total households
15,038
Household size
2.0 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
$58,347
Per capita income
$41,709
Poverty rate
15.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
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.

Housing

Rent
$1,124
Year built
1971
Households that rent
57.4%
Households that own
42.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.5

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.

Race

White
86.6%
Black
0.9%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
7.7%

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
4.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
95.1%

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).

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
15,972 (84.3%)
Commute time to work
15 mins
Work from home
2,972 (15.7%)

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
20.3%
High school graduate or GED
16.3%
Some college or associate degree
7.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
56%

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 59801 with: Missoula County, MT Missoula, MT Montana United States

ZIP 59801

Total population30,916
Rent$1,124
Year built1971
Household income$58,347
Per capita income$41,709
Poverty rate15.4%
Unemployment rateN/A

Missoula County, MT

Total population120,672
Rent$1,190
Year built1985
Household income$75,598
Per capita income$45,868
Poverty rate10.1%
Unemployment rate3%

Missoula, MT

Total population76,514
Rent$1,189
Year built1981
Household income$70,392
Per capita income$44,227
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rate2.8%

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 ZIP59801 CountyMissoula, MTCityMissoula, MTStateMontanaCountryUnited States
Total population30,916120,67276,5141,116,875334,922,499
Rent$1,124$1,190$1,189$1,081$1,413
Year built19711985198119811980
Household income$58,347$75,598$70,392$72,509$80,734
Per capita income$41,709$45,868$44,227$41,711$44,673
Poverty rate15.4%10.1%11.8%11.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%2.8%3%4%

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Summary for 59801

Rent & Income

In 59801, the typical monthly rent is $1,124 and the typical household income is $58,347. Rent here is lower than Missoula and similar to Montana, and household income is lower than both Missoula and Montana. The estimated poverty rate is 15.4%, which is higher than in both Missoula and Montana.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 57.4% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 50.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 56% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 59801 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 59801 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 59801 compares in Montana (11 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,124 6 / 11 from lower rent $865 – $1,999
Household income $58,347 11 / 11 from higher income $58,347 – $99,123
Poverty rate 15.4% 8 / 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 59801

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th 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 59801 stands 11th 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 8th 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 59801 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,124 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 59801

Annual Household Income: $58,347

💡 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 59801

Estimated Rate: 15.4%

💡 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 59801

In ZIP Code 59801, households that rent: 8,626 (57.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,626 57.4%
Owner-Occupied 6,412 42.6%

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 59801

In ZIP Code 59801, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,388 (50.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,388 50.9%
Other renter households 4,238 49.1%
Total renter households 8,626 100%

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 59801

Less than High School: 4,269 people (20.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,433 people (16.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,539 people (7.3%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,771 people (56%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,012

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.