59870 ZIP Code — Stevensville, MT

Ravalli County, Montana

ZIP code 59870 is located in Stevensville, Montana, within Ravalli County. It covers approximately 255.02 square miles and serves a population of 12,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59870

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 $400,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,319. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 59870 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,182

population

255.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stevensville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59875 Victor (10.5 mi) 59833 Florence (11.3 mi) 59828 Corvallis (13 mi) 59803 Missoula (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,182
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	255.02 sq mi
Water area	1.19 sq mi
Latitude	46.5062
Longitude	-114.1057
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	39.3%	45.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.0%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

12,182

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$73,319

Median household income

$39,555

Per capita income

$400,200

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

4,314

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

376

Under 5

351

437

5–9

408

429

10–14

401

291

15–19

272

213

20–24

199

617

25–34

577

782

35–44

730

653

45–54

610

575

55–59

537

422

60–64

394

984

65–74

920

426

75–84

398

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,731	22.4%
18 and over	9,451	77.6%
65 and over	2,908	23.9%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,353	91.2%
Two or more races	464	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	268	2.2%
Other race	157	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	0.8%
Black or African American	78	0.6%
Asian	34	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	45.4%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.9%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	17.2%	19.2%
Over $200k	6.0%	4.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$73,319

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 40.0%

$500k–$1M 31.1%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$400,200
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	25.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	18.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,675	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	328	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	953	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	886	18.3%
Households with children under 18	1,314	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,048	42.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	16.3%
Married	59.4%	59.5%
Separated	0.7%	3.2%
Widowed	6.9%	8.0%
Divorced	11.8%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	3.4%
Kindergarten	230	10.0%
Elementary school	1,295	56.6%
High school	433	18.9%
College / grad school	255	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Construction 11.5%

Professional & management 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Information 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	992	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,455	94.0%
Spanish	15	0.1%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,992	98.4%
Born in same state	11,887	97.6%
Born in different state	4,928	40.5%
Foreign born	105	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	190	1.6%
Not a US citizen	105	55.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,774	14.6%
French	1,707	14%
Polish	660	5.4%
Arab	476	3.9%
English	184	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	114	0.9%
Irish	57	0.5%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
German	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59870

What city is ZIP code 59870 in?

ZIP code 59870 is primarily assigned to Stevensville, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59870 in?

ZIP code 59870 falls within Ravalli County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59870 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 59870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 59870 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 59870 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59870 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 59870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59870?

The median home value in ZIP code 59870 is $400,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 59870 in?

ZIP code 59870 observes the MST timezone.