59602 ZIP Code — Helena, MT

Lewis And Clark County, Montana

ZIP code 59602 is located in Helena, Montana, within Lewis And Clark County. It covers approximately 524.34 square miles and serves a population of 29,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59602

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,464. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59602 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,846

population

524.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59625 Helena (6 mi) 59623 Helena (6.5 mi) 59626 Helena (6.5 mi) 59635 East Helena (8.5 mi) 59601 Helena (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,846
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	524.34 sq mi
Water area	20.46 sq mi
Latitude	46.6786
Longitude	-111.9806
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	33.8%	37.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	25.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	4.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

29,846

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$89,464

Median household income

$41,412

Per capita income

$351,100

Median home value

$1,283

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

10,175

Housing units

38.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

899

Under 5

883

1,022

5–9

1,004

1,126

10–14

1,107

887

15–19

871

579

20–24

569

1,765

25–34

1,733

2,141

35–44

2,104

1,830

45–54

1,797

1,184

55–59

1,164

1,015

60–64

998

1,654

65–74

1,624

819

75–84

805

134

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,172	24.0%
18 and over	22,674	76.0%
65 and over	5,168	17.3%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	27,118	88.3%
Two or more races	1,835	6%
Hispanic or Latino	867	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	404	1.3%
Asian	236	0.8%
Other race	183	0.6%
Black or African American	70	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	37.9%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.8%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	32.7%	25.4%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.4%	4.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$89,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 43.5%

$500k–$1M 16.6%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$351,100
Median rent / month	$1,283
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	20.5%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	6.0%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,587	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	804	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,910	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,070	18.2%
Households with children under 18	3,719	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,490	30.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	19.0%
Married	58.9%	59.2%
Separated	1.0%	1.1%
Widowed	1.8%	8.9%
Divorced	12.8%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	485	6.8%
Kindergarten	554	7.7%
Elementary school	3,241	45.2%
High school	1,395	19.4%
College / grad school	1,500	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Public administration 19.4%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 8.5%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 4.4%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,087	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,064	94.0%
Spanish	167	0.6%
Other Indo-European	37	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	0.2%
Other languages	36	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,078	97.4%
Born in same state	28,877	96.8%
Born in different state	16,354	54.8%
Foreign born	201	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	768	2.6%
Not a US citizen	289	37.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,356	14.6%
French	4,239	14.2%
Polish	2,077	7%
Arab	1,973	6.6%
English	330	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	242	0.8%
Dutch	126	0.4%
Irish	81	0.3%
Norwegian	79	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59602

What city is ZIP code 59602 in?

ZIP code 59602 is primarily assigned to Helena, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59602 in?

ZIP code 59602 falls within Lewis And Clark County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59602 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 59602 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59602 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 59602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59602?

The median home value in ZIP code 59602 is $351,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 59602?

ZIP code 59602 has an estimated population of 29,846 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 59602 in?

ZIP code 59602 observes the MST timezone.