59916 ZIP Code — Essex, MT
Flathead County, Montana
ZIP code 59916 is located in Essex, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 122.34 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
186
population
122.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59916 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59916
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Essex | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 122.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.6175 |
| Longitude | -113.9046 |
| 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 | 60.0% | 43.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 33.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 18.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
2
People per sq mi
65.8
Median age
$53,558
Median household income
$47,565
Per capita income
$378,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
348
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
25–34
6
3
45–54
3
7
55–59
6
31
60–64
28
30
65–74
27
20
75–84
17
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 186 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 96 | 51.6% |
| Median age | 65.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.0% | 43.3% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 33.5% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.8% | 18.6% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
17.2%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
28.0%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $53,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
37.8%
$500k–$1M
18.3%
$1M+
7.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter occupied | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 74.1% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 38.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.2% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Wood | 22.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 63 | 67.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 21 | 22.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 6.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 3.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 62 | 66.7% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 7.1% | 21.8% |
| Married | 75.8% | 64.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.2%
Public administration
20.8%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Retail trade
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 45.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.9% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 22.6% |
| Work from home | 26.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 74.2% |
| Retirement income | 40.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.8% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 38.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 9.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.7% |
| Public insurance | 57.5% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 41 | 22.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 43 | 23.1% |
| French | 43 | 23.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.6% |
| English | 2 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.0% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59916
What city is ZIP code 59916 in?
ZIP code 59916 is primarily assigned to Essex, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59916 in?
ZIP code 59916 falls within Flathead County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59916 have an older population?
52% of residents in ZIP code 59916 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 59916 have a large retiree population?
74% of households in ZIP code 59916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 59916 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 59916 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59916?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 59916 in?
ZIP code 59916 observes the MST timezone.