59901 ZIP Code — Kalispell, MT
Flathead County, Montana
ZIP code 59901 is located in Kalispell, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 468.75 square miles and serves a population of 60,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59901
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 $371,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $67,936. 35% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
60,177
population
468.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kalispell | Acceptable |
| Kalispell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 60,177 |
| Population density | 128 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 468.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 14.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.0524 |
| Longitude | -113.8637 |
| 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 | 43.5% | 43.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 33.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 18.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
60,177
Population
128
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$67,936
Median household income
$35,386
Per capita income
$371,600
Median home value
$986
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
17,958
Housing units
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,823
Under 5
1,865
1,710
5–9
1,750
2,128
10–14
2,178
1,896
15–19
1,940
1,776
20–24
1,818
3,710
25–34
3,797
3,888
35–44
3,980
3,488
45–54
3,571
1,747
55–59
1,789
2,032
60–64
2,080
3,361
65–74
3,440
1,702
75–84
1,742
477
85+
489
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,958 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 46,219 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 11,211 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,066 | 89.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,982 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,650 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 844 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 661 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 459 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.5% | 43.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.8% | 33.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.1% | 18.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $67,936 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
36.5%
$500k–$1M
23.9%
$1M+
4.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,600 |
| Median rent / month | $986 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 10.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.3% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,272 | 52.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,582 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,785 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,551 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,435 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,885 | 34.0% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 22.3% |
| Married | 54.4% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 509 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 976 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,077 | 47.7% |
| High school | 3,091 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,087 | 16.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
9.2%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
18.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,453 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.8% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,489 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 492 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 133 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 218 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,385 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 57,862 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 30,577 | 50.8% |
| Foreign born | 523 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,792 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,109 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,832 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 8,370 | 13.9% |
| Polish | 5,284 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 2,582 | 4.3% |
| English | 1,154 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 633 | 1.1% |
| German | 331 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 223 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59901
What part of Kalispell is ZIP code 59901?
ZIP code 59901 covers a portion of Kalispell, Montana, within Flathead County.
What county is ZIP code 59901 in?
ZIP code 59901 falls within Flathead County, Montana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59901?
The median home value in ZIP code 59901 is $371,600.
Does ZIP code 59901 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 59901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 59901?
ZIP code 59901 has an estimated population of 60,177 residents, with a density of 128 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59901?
The median household income in ZIP code 59901 is $67,936, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59901 in?
ZIP code 59901 observes the MST timezone.