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Missoula County
Huson, MT
59846
59846 ZIP Code — Huson, MT
Missoula County, Montana
ZIP code 59846 is located in
Huson ,
Montana ,
within Missoula County .
It covers approximately 210.47 square miles and serves a population of
1,295 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 406 .
About ZIP code 59846
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $404,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 59846 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Huson
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,295
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
30
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
210.47 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
47.1381
Longitude
-114.5350
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
406
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
44.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
31.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
10.4%
4.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$58,750
Median household income
$404,400
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 119 9.2% 18 and over 1,176 90.8% 65 and over 507 39.2% Median age 61.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,295 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
44.7%
44.2%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
31.7%
32.0%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
18.9%
19.2%
Over $200k
10.4%
4.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.6% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 2.1% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 37.5% $75k–$100k 4.3% $100k–$150k 10.9% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 14.0% Median income $58,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $404,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.3% Renter occupied 2.7% Vacant 17.7% Single-family detached 89.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.6% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.7% 2010–2019 0.5% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 28.8% 1980–1989 15.7% 1970–1979 24.4% 1960–1969 5.1% 1950–1959 2.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 8.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 16.8% 3 bedrooms 50.1% 4 bedrooms 13.8% 5+ bedrooms 9.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 15.0% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 29.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.4% Electricity 29.5% Propane / LP gas 42.7% Fuel oil 3.5% Wood 22.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 358 56.5% Cohabiting couple 80 12.6% Male householder, no spouse 53 8.4% Female householder, no spouse 143 22.6% Households with children under 18 64 10.1% Households with seniors (65+) 304 47.9% Average household size 2.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 5.2% Married 65.3% 55.1% Separated 7.6% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 16.1% Divorced 6.7% 23.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
17.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.1% Bachelor's or higher 37.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 36 22.8% Elementary school 54 34.2% High school 27 17.1% College / grad school 41 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
14.8%
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.5% Service 6.9% Sales & office 14.8% Natural resources & construction 25.5% Production & transportation 12.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.1% Government 6.7% Self-employed 22.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.7% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.1% Retirement income 31.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.4% High blood pressure 26.8% High cholesterol 30.7% Diabetes 7.9% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 24.7% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.8% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.2% Binge drinking 22.0% No physical activity 14.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.3% Depression 24.0% Fair or poor health 10.4% Poor mental health 12.1% Poor physical health 9.4% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.4% Visited dentist 66.5% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 9.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 77 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 6.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 17.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.0% Public insurance 47.3% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 12.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,266 97.8% 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) 1,295 100.0% Born in same state 1,275 98.5% Born in different state 531 41.0% Foreign born 20 1.5% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 251 19.4% French 233 18% Polish 159 12.3%
Ancestry Count % German 19 1.5% Norwegian 17 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.0% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59846
What city is ZIP code 59846 in?
ZIP code 59846 is primarily assigned to Huson, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59846 in?
ZIP code 59846 falls within Missoula County, Montana.
Does ZIP code 59846 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 59846 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 59846 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 59846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 59846 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 59846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59846?
The median home value in ZIP code 59846 is $404,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 59846 in?
ZIP code 59846 observes the MST timezone.
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