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Billings, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59101

Yellowstone County, Montana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,562
30/sq mi
$58,598
Median income
$268,700
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Billings pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1318.7 square miles in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. The area is home to 39,562 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59101 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59101 sits at $58,598 (16% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,499. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $268,700 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59101 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 59101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59101.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59101, Billings, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

39,562

Population

1318.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59101?

37.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,598

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$35,499

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59101 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,598 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,153

Total Housing Units

17,655

Occupied Units

1,498

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.4%
Renter 43.6%

$268,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59101 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 223
2021 +13.4% 253
2022 +19.4% 302
2023 +6.3% 321
2024 +1.7% 326

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,010 business establishments in ZIP 59101, employing approximately 31,666 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,202,129,000.

2,010

Businesses

31,666

Employees

$2.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 240 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 229 11.4%
Retail trade 210 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 202 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 198 9.8%
Wholesale trade 176 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 166 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 105 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 98 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 4.7%
Manufacturing 89 4.4%
Finance and insurance 79 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 43 2.1%
Information 35 1.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 21 1.0%
Educational services 13 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59101 in? ▼
ZIP code 59101 (Billings) is located in Yellowstone County, Montana. Yellowstone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yellowstone-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59101? ▼
ZIP code 59101 in Billings, MT has a population of 39,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59101 is $58,598, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59101 is $268,700, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59101 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59101? ▼
ZIP code 59101 has 2,010 business establishments employing approximately 31,666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59101 are: Construction (240), Professional, scientific, and technical services (229), Retail trade (210). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59101 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59101? ▼
In ZIP code 59101, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59101 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59101? ▼
In ZIP code 59101, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59101 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Billings, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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