59405 ZIP Code — Great Falls, MT

Cascade County, Montana

ZIP code 59405 is located in Great Falls, Montana, within Cascade County. It covers approximately 479.39 square miles and serves a population of 34,010 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59405

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $53,901. 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59405 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

34,010

population

479.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Great Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59480 Stockett (7.6 mi) 59472 Sand Coulee (7.6 mi) 59412 Belt (14.1 mi) 59402 Malmstrom Afb (14.4 mi) 59401 Great Falls (15.5 mi) 59404 Great Falls (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	34,010
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	479.39 sq mi
Water area	2.76 sq mi
Latitude	47.2994
Longitude	-111.1914
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	53.6%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

34,010

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$53,901

Median household income

$30,369

Per capita income

$218,200

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

57.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

9,226

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,202

Under 5

1,223

1,024

5–9

1,041

1,178

10–14

1,199

919

15–19

935

1,627

20–24

1,656

2,607

25–34

2,653

1,883

35–44

1,916

1,611

45–54

1,638

910

55–59

925

914

60–64

930

1,465

65–74

1,490

927

75–84

944

591

85+

602

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,872	23.1%
18 and over	26,138	76.9%
65 and over	6,019	17.7%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Two or more races 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 2.6%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	27,796	78.2%
Two or more races	2,773	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,559	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,550	4.4%
Black or African American	931	2.6%
Other race	649	1.8%
Asian	287	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	47.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$53,901

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 39.1%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,200
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	57.4%
Renter occupied	42.6%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	56.4%
Large apartment buildings	8.6%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.5%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,918	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	836	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,883	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	4,334	31.0%
Households with children under 18	3,848	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,351	31.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	25.1%
Married	46.4%	45.1%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%
Widowed	2.5%	11.2%
Divorced	12.4%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	419	5.4%
Kindergarten	439	5.7%
Elementary school	3,419	44.0%
High school	1,537	19.8%
College / grad school	1,952	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 17.3%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,045	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,585	92.9%
Spanish	308	1.0%
Other Indo-European	215	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.1%
Other languages	65	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	33,670	99.0%
Born in same state	32,938	96.8%
Born in different state	18,387	54.1%
Foreign born	732	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	340	1.0%
Not a US citizen	168	49.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,103	12.1%
Italian	3,862	11.4%
Arab	3,074	9%
Polish	2,276	6.7%
English	339	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	279	0.8%
German	147	0.4%
Irish	113	0.3%
Norwegian	63	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59405

What city is ZIP code 59405 in?

ZIP code 59405 is primarily assigned to Great Falls, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59405 in?

ZIP code 59405 falls within Cascade County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59405 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 59405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59405 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 59405 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 59405?

ZIP code 59405 has an estimated population of 34,010 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59405?

The median household income in ZIP code 59405 is $53,901, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59405 in?

ZIP code 59405 observes the MST timezone.