59801 ZIP Code — Missoula, MT
Missoula County, Montana
ZIP code 59801 is located in Missoula, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 7.71 square miles and serves a population of 31,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,900. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $51,494. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
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 — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,094
population
7.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Missoula | Acceptable |
| Missoula | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
59812 Missoula (1.7 mi)
59803 Missoula (6.6 mi)
59804 Missoula (9.2 mi)
59808 Missoula (10.9 mi)
59802 Missoula (11.5 mi)
59833 Florence (13.4 mi)
59847 Lolo (18 mi)
59834 Frenchtown (18.2 mi)
59825 Clinton (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,094 |
| Population density | 4,033 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.8578 |
| Longitude | -114.0150 |
| 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 | 57.6% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
31,094
Population
4,033
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$51,494
Median household income
$35,144
Per capita income
$354,900
Median home value
$1,024
Median monthly rent
38.9%
Home ownership
18.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,589
Housing units
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
614
Under 5
653
594
5–9
632
784
10–14
835
961
15–19
1,022
2,162
20–24
2,301
3,338
25–34
3,552
2,120
35–44
2,256
1,319
45–54
1,404
687
55–59
731
666
60–64
708
1,254
65–74
1,334
425
75–84
453
140
85+
149
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,095 | 16.4% |
| 18 and over | 25,999 | 83.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,755 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,191 | 85.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,051 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,014 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 830 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 324 | 1% |
| Asian | 304 | 1% |
| Other race | 142 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.6% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.5% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $51,494 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.4%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
47.7%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,024 |
| Owner occupied | 38.9% |
| Renter occupied | 61.1% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 45.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 16.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.0% |
| Electricity | 39.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,821 | 26.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,855 | 12.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,782 | 25.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,128 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,087 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,151 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.3% | 48.2% |
| Married | 32.2% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 17.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
19.6%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 324 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 239 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,309 | 26.5% |
| High school | 1,319 | 15.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,518 | 51.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Retail trade
12.9%
Professional & management
11.2%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.1% |
| Service | 23.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.1% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 4.5% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 7.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.3 |
Poverty
All people
18.6%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
18.9%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
19.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 19.8% |
| High cholesterol | 21.3% |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 25.1% |
| No physical activity | 14.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,308 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,827 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 457 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 335 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 89 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,871 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 29,619 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,209 | 48.9% |
| Foreign born | 252 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,223 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 634 | 51.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,867 | 15.7% |
| French | 3,417 | 11% |
| Polish | 2,336 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 818 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 393 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 347 | 1.1% |
| German | 96 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59801
What city is ZIP code 59801 in?
ZIP code 59801 is primarily assigned to Missoula, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59801 in?
ZIP code 59801 falls within Missoula County, Montana.
Is ZIP code 59801 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 59801 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59801?
19% of residents in ZIP code 59801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59801?
49% 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 59801?
The median home value in ZIP code 59801 is $354,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 59801 in?
ZIP code 59801 observes the MST timezone.