59404 ZIP Code — Great Falls, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59404 is located in Great Falls, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 331.45 square miles and serves a population of 28,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59404

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $262,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,829. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59404 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,417

population

331.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59404 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59404

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59404. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Great Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59401 Great Falls (3.8 mi) 59402 Malmstrom Afb (8.4 mi) 59472 Sand Coulee (12.6 mi) 59487 Vaughn (13.8 mi) 59468 Power (16.1 mi) 59483 Sun River (16.2 mi) 59405 Great Falls (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,417
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	331.45 sq mi
Water area	2.91 sq mi
Latitude	47.5278
Longitude	-111.3566
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	406

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

28,417

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$77,829

Median household income

$39,429

Per capita income

$262,900

Median home value

$1,003

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

10,055

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

903

Under 5

881

1,167

5–9

1,138

850

10–14

829

836

15–19

815

705

20–24

687

1,725

25–34

1,681

1,685

35–44

1,643

1,663

45–54

1,621

830

55–59

809

1,190

60–64

1,160

1,633

65–74

1,592

866

75–84

845

336

85+

327

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,912	24.3%
18 and over	21,505	75.7%
65 and over	5,599	19.7%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	25,378	86.7%
Two or more races	1,429	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	870	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	540	1.8%
Other race	478	1.6%
Asian	401	1.4%
Black or African American	179	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.5%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$77,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$262,900
Median rent / month	$1,003
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	6.4%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.7%
Electricity	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,332	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	524	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,718	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,385	21.8%
Households with children under 18	3,317	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,853	35.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	18.4%
Married	58.5%	58.6%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	3.1%	8.4%
Divorced	12.3%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	267	4.3%
Kindergarten	509	8.2%
Elementary school	3,049	49.3%
High school	1,327	21.4%
College / grad school	1,036	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Other services 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,250	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,633	93.7%
Spanish	132	0.5%
Other Indo-European	27	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	65	0.2%
Other languages	40	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,841	98.0%
Born in same state	27,359	96.3%
Born in different state	17,346	61.0%
Foreign born	482	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	576	2.0%
Not a US citizen	532	92.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,793	13.3%
French	3,250	11.4%
Polish	2,516	8.9%
Arab	1,879	6.6%
English	376	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	185	0.7%
Dutch	142	0.5%
Irish	96	0.3%
Norwegian	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59404

What city is ZIP code 59404 in?

ZIP code 59404 is primarily assigned to Great Falls, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59404 in?

ZIP code 59404 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59404 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 59404 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59404 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 59404 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59404 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 59404 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 59404?

ZIP code 59404 has an estimated population of 28,417 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59404 in?

ZIP code 59404 observes the MST timezone.