59847 ZIP Code — Lolo, MT

Missoula County, Montana

ZIP code 59847 is located in Lolo, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 301.17 square miles and serves a population of 6,601 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59847

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 $341,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,793.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59847 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

6,601

population

301.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lolo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59804 Missoula (10.8 mi) 59820 Alberton (12.7 mi) 59833 Florence (15.3 mi) 59801 Missoula (18 mi) 59803 Missoula (18.7 mi) 59812 Missoula (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,601
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	301.17 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	46.7596
Longitude	-114.3675
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	34.1%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

6,601

Population

People per sq mi

32.0

Median age

$69,793

Median household income

$35,039

Per capita income

$341,900

Median home value

$1,045

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

2,192

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

Under 5

289

226

5–9

191

262

10–14

220

124

15–19

104

213

20–24

179

826

25–34

696

385

35–44

325

358

45–54

301

205

55–59

173

201

60–64

169

250

65–74

210

169

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,729	26.2%
18 and over	4,872	73.8%
65 and over	812	12.3%
Median age	32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	6,257	93.5%
Two or more races	180	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	92	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	61	0.9%
Black or African American	43	0.6%
Asian	34	0.5%
Other race	26	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	44.7%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	31.7%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	18.9%	19.2%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$69,793

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 0.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 46.5%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$341,900
Median rent / month	$1,045
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,385	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	299	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	652	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	325	12.2%
Households with children under 18	875	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	627	23.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	26.1%
Married	52.0%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	1.8%	4.6%
Divorced	13.9%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	5.7%
Kindergarten	124	8.6%
Elementary school	730	50.4%
High school	211	14.6%
College / grad school	302	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Other services 14.9%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Information 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.9%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.9%
High blood pressure	23.0%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	13.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.7%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	660	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,970	90.4%
Spanish	22	0.4%
Other Indo-European	22	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,514	98.7%
Born in same state	6,514	98.7%
Born in different state	3,849	58.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.3%
Not a US citizen	68	78.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	986	14.9%
French	810	12.3%
Polish	299	4.5%
Arab	212	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	190	2.9%
English	98	1.5%
German	15	0.2%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59847

What city is ZIP code 59847 in?

ZIP code 59847 is primarily assigned to Lolo, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59847 in?

ZIP code 59847 falls within Missoula County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59847 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 59847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59847?

The median home value in ZIP code 59847 is $341,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 59847?

ZIP code 59847 has an estimated population of 6,601 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59847?

The median household income in ZIP code 59847 is $69,793, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59847 in?

ZIP code 59847 observes the MST timezone.