59501 ZIP Code — Havre, MT
Hill County, Montana
ZIP code 59501 is located in Havre, Montana, within Hill County. It covers approximately 1,345.42 square miles and serves a population of 12,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $62,188. 31% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,358
population
1,345.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Havre | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,358 |
| Population density | 12,358 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,345.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.5666 |
| Longitude | -109.9977 |
| 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 | 46.9% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 15.5% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
12,358
Population
12,358
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$62,188
Median household income
$30,618
Per capita income
$198,100
Median home value
$770
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
4,124
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
521
Under 5
522
438
5–9
439
406
10–14
407
379
15–19
379
491
20–24
491
894
25–34
896
703
35–44
704
593
45–54
594
336
55–59
337
391
60–64
392
617
65–74
619
329
75–84
330
75
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,155 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,203 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,045 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.1%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,072 | 79.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,398 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 725 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 240 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 64 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 51.0% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 15.5% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
13.6%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $62,188 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
31.0%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,100 |
| Median rent / month | $770 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.1% |
| Electricity | 15.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,252 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 415 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,064 | 21.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,274 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,481 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,502 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 28.2% |
| Married | 47.1% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 166 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,445 | 47.6% |
| High school | 395 | 13.0% |
| College / grad school | 846 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.9%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Construction
7.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Other services
5.9%
Professional & management
5.8%
Public administration
5.2%
Information
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Manufacturing
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.6% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 14.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
19.7%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
34.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 742 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,315 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 19 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,243 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 12,183 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,573 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 115 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 38 | 33.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,397 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,373 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 1,045 | 8.5% |
| French | 743 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 158 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 128 | 1% |
| English | 122 | 1% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59501
What city is ZIP code 59501 in?
ZIP code 59501 is primarily assigned to Havre, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59501 in?
ZIP code 59501 falls within Hill County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59501?
16% of residents in ZIP code 59501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 59501?
ZIP code 59501 has an estimated population of 12,358 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59501?
The median home value in ZIP code 59501 is $198,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59501?
The median household income in ZIP code 59501 is $62,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59501 in?
ZIP code 59501 observes the MST timezone.