59919 ZIP Code — Hungry Horse, MT

Flathead County, Montana

ZIP code 59919 is located in Hungry Horse, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 2.27 square miles and serves a population of 891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59919

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $38,750. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59919 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

891

population

2.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59919 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59919

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hungry Horse	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	891
Population density	393 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	2.27 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	48.0253
Longitude	-113.5895
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	88.9%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

891

Population

393

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$38,750

Median household income

$22,488

Per capita income

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	31.3%
18 and over	612	68.7%
65 and over	178	20.0%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	865	97.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.9%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 25.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	25.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
Median income	$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.7%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	60.9%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	35.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.2%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	65	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	97	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	78	20.2%
Households with children under 18	126	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	37.6%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	21.7%
Married	66.0%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.8%
Divorced	19.1%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	217	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.5%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Retail trade 10.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Professional & management 9.2%

Information 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	39.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	28.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.3%
65 and over	11.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	69.0%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	829	93.0%
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)	891	100.0%
Born in same state	859	96.4%
Born in different state	459	51.5%
Foreign born	32	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	221	24.8%
English	115	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	99	11.1%
Italian	51	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59919

What city is ZIP code 59919 in?

ZIP code 59919 is primarily assigned to Hungry Horse, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59919 in?

ZIP code 59919 falls within Flathead County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59919 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 59919 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59919?

16% of residents in ZIP code 59919 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59919 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 59919 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59919 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 59919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 59919 in?

ZIP code 59919 observes the MST timezone.