Essex ZIP Code List — Flathead County, MT
There is one unique ZIP code in Essex, Montana and it is 59916. Area code: 406.
1
ZIP codes
122.34
sq mi land
0.61
sq mi water
406
area code
Essex, MT ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Essex, MT (1)
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
65.8
Median age
$53,558
Median household income
$47,565
Per capita income
$378,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
348
Housing units
45.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
25–34
6
3
45–54
3
7
55–59
6
31
60–64
28
30
65–74
27
20
75–84
17
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 186 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 96 | 51.6% |
| Median age | 65.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 100% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
17.2%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
28.0%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $53,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
37.8%
$500k–$1M
18.3%
$1M+
7.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter occupied | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 74.1% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 32.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 38.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.2% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.8% |
| Wood | 22.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 63 | 67.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 21 | 22.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 6.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 3.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 62 | 66.7% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 7.1% | 21.8% |
| Married | 75.8% | 64.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
30.2%
Public administration
20.8%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Professional & management
11.3%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Retail trade
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.3% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 45.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.9% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 22.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 74.2% |
| Retirement income | 40.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.8% |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 38.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.6% |
| Cancer | 9.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.7% |
| Public insurance | 57.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 41 | 22.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 43 | 23.1% |
| French | 43 | 23.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7 | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 3 | 1.6% |
| English | 2 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.0% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.