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 High-density area
- $76,141
- Median income Near-median income area
- $335,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59102 (Billings, MT) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.6 in 2023 to 308.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, with 46,564 residents across 38.2 square miles, a density of 1,217 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59102 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,141 (9% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,345. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $335,000 (3% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $1,180; 68.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yellowstone County, so 59102 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59102.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
336 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
330 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
213 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
193 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
185 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 59102, 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
46,564
Population
38.2
Area (sq mi)
1,217
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59102?
42.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
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?
$76,141
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$46,345
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
14.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59102 ranks nationally
Billings, MT 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
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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
22,839housing units
22,839
Total Housing Units
21,491
Occupied Units
1,348
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$335,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59102 vs 59106 →
ZIP 59102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59102
Billings (59102)
46,564 residents
- 59105
Billings (59105)
29,624 residents
- 59106 12,375
Billings (59106)
12,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59102 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59106
Billings (59106)
$125,833 median income
- 59105
Billings (59105)
$78,014 median income
- 59102
Billings (59102)
$76,141 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59102, 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 (46,564 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 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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