59937 ZIP Code — Whitefish, MT

Flathead County, Montana

ZIP code 59937 is located in Whitefish, Montana, within Flathead County. It covers approximately 310.53 square miles and serves a population of 14,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59937

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $612,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($73,233) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 59937 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,183

population

310.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

59937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 59937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 59937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitefish	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

59912 Columbia Falls (18.7 mi) 59917 Eureka (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,183
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	30
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	310.53 sq mi
Water area	9.11 sq mi
Latitude	48.5166
Longitude	-114.5550
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%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

14,183

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$73,233

Median household income

$53,779

Per capita income

$612,500

Median home value

$1,289

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

6,930

Housing units

51.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

302

Under 5

287

309

5–9

293

354

10–14

336

305

15–19

290

255

20–24

241

930

25–34

881

870

35–44

824

1,013

45–54

960

504

55–59

478

522

60–64

494

1,242

65–74

1,177

551

75–84

523

124

85+

118

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,330	16.4%
18 and over	11,853	83.6%
65 and over	3,735	26.3%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	13,352	91.1%
Two or more races	669	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	473	3.2%
Other race	62	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	0.4%
Asian	44	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	43.3%	44.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.5%	32.0%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	18.6%	19.2%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$73,233

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 45.7%

$1M+ 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$612,500
Median rent / month	$1,289
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.8%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,288	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	255	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,299	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,575	24.5%
Households with children under 18	1,425	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,620	40.8%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	22.8%
Married	56.7%	53.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%
Widowed	2.1%	9.0%
Divorced	13.7%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 34.7%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	51.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	191	8.4%
Kindergarten	87	3.8%
Elementary school	1,014	44.8%
High school	530	23.4%
College / grad school	439	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Professional & management 11.4%

Construction 10.9%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.9%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	21.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,082	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,594	95.8%
Spanish	90	0.7%
Other Indo-European	75	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,679	96.4%
Born in same state	13,459	94.9%
Born in different state	4,920	34.7%
Foreign born	220	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	504	3.6%
Not a US citizen	294	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,734	19.3%
Italian	1,692	11.9%
Polish	1,236	8.7%
Arab	314	2.2%
English	289	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	168	1.2%
Irish	142	1%
Norwegian	62	0.4%
German	36	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59937

What city is ZIP code 59937 in?

ZIP code 59937 is primarily assigned to Whitefish, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59937 in?

ZIP code 59937 falls within Flathead County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59937 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 59937 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 59937?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 59937 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 59937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 59937?

The median home value in ZIP code 59937 is $612,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 59937 in?

ZIP code 59937 observes the MST timezone.