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 Moderate-density area
- $58,598
- Median income Below-median income area
- $268,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59101 (Billings, MT) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.9 in 2023 to 326.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, with 39,562 residents across 1318.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59101 reports a modest median household income of $58,598 (16% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,499. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,700 (18% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 56.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 17 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59101.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 59101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59101.
- Construction
Construction
240 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
229 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
210 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
202 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
198 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 59101?
37.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$35,499
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59101 ranks nationally
Billings, MT 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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,153housing units
19,153
Total Housing Units
17,655
Occupied Units
1,498
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59101, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,562 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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