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Flathead County
West Glacier, MT
59936
59936 ZIP Code — West Glacier, MT
Flathead County, Montana
ZIP code 59936 is located in
West Glacier ,
Montana ,
within Flathead County .
It covers approximately 1,480.08 square miles and serves a population of
514 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59936
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $569,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $74,583. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 59936 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
514
Population density
514 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
1,480.08 sq mi
Water area
17.78 sq mi
Latitude
48.4742
Longitude
-113.7757
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.5%
43.3%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
33.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
19.1%
18.6%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$74,583
Median household income
$569,000
Median home value
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 71 13.8% 18 and over 443 86.2% 65 and over 180 35.0% Median age 56.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.2%
Group Count % White 448 86.5% Black or African American 53 10.2% Two or more races 13 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.5%
43.3%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
41.4%
33.5%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
19.1%
18.6%
19.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.6%
4.7%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 3.1% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 24.4% $75k–$100k 23.8% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $74,583
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $569,000 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 69.4% Renter occupied 30.6% Vacant 62.4% Single-family detached 85.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.3% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.7% 2000–2009 9.2% 1990–1999 6.8% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 18.1% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 3.9% 1940–1949 9.6% 1939 or earlier 11.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.5% 1 bedroom 24.4% 2 bedrooms 41.1% 3 bedrooms 19.3% 4 bedrooms 9.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 25.9% 2 vehicles 59.6% 3 or more 14.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.8% Electricity 43.5% Propane / LP gas 15.5% Wood 18.1% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 58.0% Cohabiting couple 18 9.3% Male householder, no spouse 39 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 24 12.4% Households with children under 18 33 17.1% Households with seniors (65+) 95 49.2% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 47.0% Married 60.9% 44.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 1.6% Divorced 11.4% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.7% Bachelor's or higher 44.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 2 6.5% Elementary school 19 61.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 10 32.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
42.8%
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Professional & management
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.0% Service 25.0% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 6.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.0% Government 30.9% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.1% Work from home 31.0% Other means 3.5% Avg commute (minutes) 18.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.6% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 2.1% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 33.3% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 26.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.4% 65 and over 9.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.4% Public insurance 38.5% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 471 91.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 510 99.2% Born in same state 510 99.2% Born in different state 174 33.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.8% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 74 14.4% French 47 9.1% Polish 32 6.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 24 4.7% Arab 18 3.5% Dutch 3 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 97.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59936
What city is ZIP code 59936 in?
ZIP code 59936 is primarily assigned to West Glacier, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59936 in?
ZIP code 59936 falls within Flathead County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59936 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 59936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59936?
19% of residents in ZIP code 59936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59936?
The median home value in ZIP code 59936 is $569,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 59936?
ZIP code 59936 has an estimated population of 514 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 59936 in?
ZIP code 59936 observes the MST timezone.
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