59101 ZIP Code — Billings, MT
Yellowstone County, Montana
ZIP code 59101 is located in Billings, Montana, within Yellowstone County. It covers approximately 590.77 square miles and serves a population of 40,848 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59101
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $56,659.
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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
40,848
population
590.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59101 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59101
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Billings | Acceptable |
| Billings | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
59111 Billings (10.2 mi)
59112 Billings (10.2 mi)
59114 Billings (10.2 mi)
59115 Billings (10.2 mi)
59116 Billings (10.2 mi)
59117 Billings (10.2 mi)
59102 Billings (11.8 mi)
59105 Billings (15.4 mi)
59106 Billings (15.8 mi)
59037 Huntley (17.1 mi)
59044 Laurel (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,848 |
| Population density | 69 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 590.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.6603 |
| Longitude | -108.3843 |
| 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 | 50.0% | 39.4% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 32.4% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 21.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
40,848
Population
69
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$56,659
Median household income
$32,389
Per capita income
$224,200
Median home value
$921
Median monthly rent
57.9%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
11,400
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
932
Under 5
962
1,130
5–9
1,167
1,460
10–14
1,507
1,463
15–19
1,509
1,385
20–24
1,430
3,271
25–34
3,375
2,765
35–44
2,853
2,215
45–54
2,285
1,263
55–59
1,303
1,540
60–64
1,590
1,886
65–74
1,946
512
75–84
529
281
85+
289
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,747 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 32,101 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,443 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
2.6%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,168 | 74.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,634 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,065 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,100 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,098 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 633 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 237 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 39.4% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 32.4% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 21.7% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $56,659 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.0%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
28.1%
$300k–$500k
22.7%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,200 |
| Median rent / month | $921 |
| Owner occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter occupied | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.0% |
| Electricity | 23.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,080 | 35.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,758 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,028 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,274 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,635 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,071 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 36.4% |
| Married | 40.6% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 616 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 655 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,083 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,366 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,892 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.6%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
8.2%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 21.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.5% |
| Carpool | 13.5% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
20.9%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,482 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,954 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 140 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,203 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 39,966 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,486 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 237 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 645 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 205 | 31.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,822 | 14.3% |
| French | 3,884 | 9.5% |
| Polish | 2,629 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 1,275 | 3.1% |
| English | 450 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 308 | 0.8% |
| German | 296 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59101
What city is ZIP code 59101 in?
ZIP code 59101 is primarily assigned to Billings, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59101 in?
ZIP code 59101 falls within Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59101?
16% of residents in ZIP code 59101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 59101?
ZIP code 59101 has an estimated population of 40,848 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 59101?
The median household income in ZIP code 59101 is $56,659, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59101?
The median home value in ZIP code 59101 is $224,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 59101 in?
ZIP code 59101 observes the MST timezone.