59802 ZIP Code — Missoula, MT
Missoula County, Montana
ZIP code 59802 is located in Missoula, Montana, within Missoula County. It covers approximately 45.38 square miles and serves a population of 19,533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.
About ZIP code 59802
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $368,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $64,908.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,533
population
45.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Missoula | Acceptable |
| Missoula | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
59812 Missoula (10.5 mi)
59801 Missoula (11.5 mi)
59808 Missoula (11.5 mi)
59823 Bonner (14.1 mi)
59821 Arlee (15 mi)
59803 Missoula (16.2 mi)
59804 Missoula (18 mi)
59834 Frenchtown (18.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,533 |
| Population density | 430 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 30 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.9912 |
| Longitude | -113.8699 |
| 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 | 46.7% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
19,533
Population
430
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$64,908
Median household income
$38,949
Per capita income
$368,900
Median home value
$1,020
Median monthly rent
49.4%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,524
Housing units
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
410
Under 5
344
374
5–9
313
538
10–14
451
568
15–19
475
1,305
20–24
1,093
1,875
25–34
1,570
1,672
35–44
1,401
1,201
45–54
1,006
549
55–59
460
501
60–64
420
978
65–74
819
427
75–84
358
231
85+
194
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,922 | 15.0% |
| 18 and over | 16,611 | 85.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,007 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Asian
2%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,184 | 83.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,326 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,081 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 416 | 2% |
| Other race | 264 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 258 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.7% | 44.7% | 44.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.3% | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $64,908 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
18.8%
$300k–$500k
34.3%
$500k–$1M
24.9%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $368,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,020 |
| Owner occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter occupied | 50.6% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 50.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,170 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,195 | 13.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,234 | 25.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,282 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,711 | 19.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,162 | 24.3% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.5% | 36.3% |
| Married | 37.3% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
31.3%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,110 | 27.0% |
| High school | 767 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,024 | 49.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
16.1%
Retail trade
15.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Other services
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.4% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 4.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
30.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| High blood pressure | 22.9% |
| High cholesterol | 25.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 23.8% |
| No physical activity | 14.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,544 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,779 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 334 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 241 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,912 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,749 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 8,187 | 41.9% |
| Foreign born | 163 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 621 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 288 | 46.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,191 | 16.3% |
| French | 1,835 | 9.4% |
| Polish | 1,155 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 825 | 4.2% |
| English | 209 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 112 | 0.6% |
| German | 96 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 56 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.5% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59802
What city is ZIP code 59802 in?
ZIP code 59802 is primarily assigned to Missoula, Montana.
What county is ZIP code 59802 in?
ZIP code 59802 falls within Missoula County, Montana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 59802?
50% 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 59802?
The median home value in ZIP code 59802 is $368,900.
Does ZIP code 59802 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 59802 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 59802?
ZIP code 59802 has an estimated population of 19,533 residents, with a density of 430 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 59802 in?
ZIP code 59802 observes the MST timezone.