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Billings, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59102

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

46,564
1,217/sq mi
$76,141
Median income
$335,000
Median home value
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Billings pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,217
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.2 square miles in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. The area is home to 46,564 residents, producing a population density of 1,217 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 59102 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59102 sits at $76,141 (9% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $46,345. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $335,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,180 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yellowstone County, so you can benchmark 59102 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59102.

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 59102, 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

46,564

Population

38.2

Area (sq mi)

1,217

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59102?

42.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$76,141

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$46,345

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

14.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59102 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,141 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

22,839

Total Housing Units

21,491

Occupied Units

1,348

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$335,000

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,180

Median Rent

1975

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59102 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 212
2021 +14.0% 242
2022 +17.5% 285
2023 +6.3% 303
2024 +2.0% 309

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 2,155 business establishments in ZIP 59102, employing approximately 27,436 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,263,829,000.

2,155

Businesses

27,436

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 336 15.6%
Retail trade 330 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 213 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 193 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 185 8.6%
Construction 184 8.5%
Finance and insurance 170 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 136 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 87 4.0%
Wholesale trade 84 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 31 1.4%
Manufacturing 29 1.4%
Educational services 28 1.3%
Information 26 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 59102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59102 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 59102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 59102 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
59106 Billings, MT 12,375 5.4 mi
59105 Billings, MT 29,624 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yellowstone County

59101 standard
Billings, MT
Pop: 39,562
59105 standard
Billings, MT
Pop: 29,624
59106 standard
Billings, MT
Pop: 12,375
59044 standard
Laurel, MT
Pop: 10,971
59079 standard
Shepherd, MT
Pop: 3,481
59037 standard
Huntley, MT
Pop: 1,672

Related Areas

Yellowstone County Billings, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59102 in? ▼
ZIP code 59102 (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 59102? ▼
ZIP code 59102 in Billings, MT has a population of 46,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59102 is $76,141, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59102 is $335,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59102 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59102? ▼
ZIP code 59102 has 2,155 business establishments employing approximately 27,436 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59102 are: Health care and social assistance (336), Retail trade (330), Accommodation and food services (213). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59102? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59102 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 59102? ▼
In ZIP code 59102, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 59102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59102 is 14.9 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 59102? ▼
In ZIP code 59102, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59102 is 7.7% 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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