59808 ZIP Code — Missoula, MT
Missoula County, Montana
ZIP code 59808 is located in Missoula, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 157.05 square miles and serves a population of 22,921 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59808
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $374,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($72,702) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 30% 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 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,921
population
157.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59808 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59808
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Missoula | Acceptable |
| Missoula | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
59834 Frenchtown (7.8 mi)
59804 Missoula (10 mi)
59801 Missoula (10.9 mi)
59802 Missoula (11.5 mi)
59812 Missoula (11.5 mi)
59821 Arlee (13.7 mi)
59803 Missoula (17.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,921 |
| Population density | 146 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 157.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.81 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.9997 |
| Longitude | -114.1138 |
| 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 | 42.4% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
22,921
Population
146
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$72,702
Median household income
$41,385
Per capita income
$374,900
Median home value
$1,167
Median monthly rent
64.0%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
6,391
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
525
Under 5
578
532
5–9
586
932
10–14
1,025
649
15–19
713
1,259
20–24
1,386
1,409
25–34
1,550
1,511
35–44
1,662
1,388
45–54
1,527
542
55–59
596
589
60–64
649
1,084
65–74
1,193
401
75–84
441
92
85+
102
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,985 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,936 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,313 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Asian
2.2%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,181 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,141 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 789 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 655 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 517 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 374 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.4% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $72,702 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
9.2%
$300k–$500k
43.3%
$500k–$1M
20.2%
$1M+
4.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $374,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,167 |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 50.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.8% |
| Mobile homes | 16.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.0% |
| Electricity | 37.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,324 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,252 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,327 | 14.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,535 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,757 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,583 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 29.2% |
| Married | 51.2% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 314 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 225 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,285 | 43.5% |
| High school | 1,276 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,156 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Professional & management
9.0%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
5.9%
Public administration
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Other services
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
11.9%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 14.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.2% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,430 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,818 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 498 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 221 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 220 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,166 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 21,832 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,724 | 51.1% |
| Foreign born | 334 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 755 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 424 | 56.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,390 | 14.8% |
| French | 2,768 | 12.1% |
| Polish | 1,304 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 685 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 353 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 118 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 107 | 0.5% |
| German | 66 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59808
What city is ZIP code 59808 in?
ZIP code 59808 is primarily assigned to Missoula, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59808 in?
ZIP code 59808 falls within Missoula County, Montana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59808?
The median home value in ZIP code 59808 is $374,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 59808?
ZIP code 59808 has an estimated population of 22,921 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59808?
The median household income in ZIP code 59808 is $72,702, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 59808 in?
ZIP code 59808 observes the MST timezone.