59601 ZIP Code — Helena, MT

Lewis And Clark County, Montana

ZIP code 59601 is located in Helena, Montana, within Lewis And Clark County. It covers approximately 130.18 square miles and serves a population of 31,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59601

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 $328,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($65,696) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 59601 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

31,447

population

130.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59623 Helena (6 mi) 59626 Helena (6 mi) 59625 Helena (6.4 mi) 59634 Clancy (9.5 mi) 59602 Helena (12.3 mi) 59635 East Helena (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	31,447
Population density	242 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	130.18 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	46.5290
Longitude	-112.1225
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	39.6%	37.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	25.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

31,447

Population

242

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$65,696

Median household income

$43,150

Per capita income

$328,500

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

9,462

Housing units

51.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

755

Under 5

788

773

5–9

806

922

10–14

963

901

15–19

941

1,095

20–24

1,144

1,925

25–34

2,009

2,010

35–44

2,099

1,744

45–54

1,820

965

55–59

1,008

1,064

60–64

1,111

1,903

65–74

1,987

986

75–84

1,029

342

85+

357

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,965	19.0%
18 and over	25,482	81.0%
65 and over	6,604	21.0%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	29,159	91.3%
Two or more races	1,184	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	483	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	455	1.4%
Black or African American	283	0.9%
Asian	199	0.6%
Other race	167	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	37.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	25.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.5%	4.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$65,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 42.4%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$328,500
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	25.4%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.2%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,592	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	994	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3,304	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	4,684	32.1%
Households with children under 18	3,399	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,723	32.4%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	26.1%
Married	45.6%	42.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	9.6%
Divorced	14.0%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 31.6%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	51.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	391	6.1%
Kindergarten	409	6.4%
Elementary school	2,691	41.9%
High school	1,078	16.8%
College / grad school	1,854	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Public administration 15.9%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	27.1%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	8.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.9%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,141	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,904	95.1%
Spanish	219	0.7%
Other Indo-European	33	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	133	0.4%
Other languages	53	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,077	98.8%
Born in same state	30,795	97.9%
Born in different state	15,959	50.7%
Foreign born	282	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	370	1.2%
Not a US citizen	274	74.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,517	17.5%
French	4,814	15.3%
Polish	2,397	7.6%
Arab	1,858	5.9%
English	687	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	281	0.9%
Irish	160	0.5%
German	153	0.5%
Norwegian	74	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59601

What city is ZIP code 59601 in?

ZIP code 59601 is primarily assigned to Helena, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59601 in?

ZIP code 59601 falls within Lewis And Clark County, Montana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59601?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59601?

The median home value in ZIP code 59601 is $328,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 59601?

ZIP code 59601 has an estimated population of 31,447 residents, with a density of 242 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 59601?

The median household income in ZIP code 59601 is $65,696, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 59601 in?

ZIP code 59601 observes the MST timezone.