59920 ZIP Code — Kila, MT

Flathead County, Montana

ZIP code 59920 is located in Kila, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 185.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59920

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 $477,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,681) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59920 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,525

population

185.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kila	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59925 Marion (12.7 mi) 59915 Elmo (14.5 mi) 59922 Lakeside (14.7 mi) 59932 Somers (15.5 mi) 59914 Dayton (15.7 mi) 59910 Big Arm (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,525
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	185.85 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	48.0162
Longitude	-114.5286
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	45.2%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,525

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$71,681

Median household income

$37,193

Per capita income

$477,200

Median home value

$911

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

577

Housing units

36.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

139

35–44

163

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	353	23.1%
18 and over	1,172	76.9%
65 and over	266	17.4%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,337	85.9%
Black or African American	82	5.3%
Two or more races	43	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2%
Asian	17	1.1%
Other race	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	28.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$71,681

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 38.4%

$1M+ 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$477,200
Median rent / month	$911
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.7%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	31.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	82	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	89	16.4%
Households with children under 18	148	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	35.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	15.1%
Married	71.0%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	0.0%	1.7%
Divorced	11.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	6.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	224	67.3%
High school	89	26.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Construction 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Information 6.7%

Other services 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	14.2%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,468	96.3%
Spanish	2	0.1%
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)	1,492	97.8%
Born in same state	1,487	97.5%
Born in different state	546	35.8%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.2%
Not a US citizen	20	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	224	14.7%
French	141	9.2%
Polish	80	5.2%
Irish	33	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	1.4%
German	4	0.3%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59920

What city is ZIP code 59920 in?

ZIP code 59920 is primarily assigned to Kila, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59920 in?

ZIP code 59920 falls within Flathead County, Montana.

Is ZIP code 59920 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 59920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59920 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 59920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 59920 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 59920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59920?

The median home value in ZIP code 59920 is $477,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 59920 in?

ZIP code 59920 observes the MST timezone.