Billings, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59105
Yellowstone County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,624
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $78,014
- Median income Near-median income area
- $349,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.5%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59105 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 59105 (Billings, MT) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.9 in 2023 to 299.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59105 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, with 29,624 residents across 269.3 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59105 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,014 (11% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,423. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $349,300 (7% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $1,294; 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yellowstone County, so 59105 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 59105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59105.
- Construction
Construction
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 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 59105, 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
29,624
Population
269.3
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59105?
36.4
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$78,014
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,423
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59105 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Billings, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,014 Top 32% higher than 68% of 321 Montana 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
14,422housing units
14,422
Total Housing Units
13,816
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,294
Median Rent
1990
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59105 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 207 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 236 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 281 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 296 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 299 |
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 659 business establishments in ZIP 59105, employing approximately 6,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,612,000.
659
Businesses
6,019
Employees
$245.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 123 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.7% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
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 59105 vs 59102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59102 | Billings, MT | 46,564 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59105, 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 (29,624 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 59105 in?
ZIP code 59105 (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 59105?
ZIP code 59105 in Billings, MT has a population of 29,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59105?
The median household income in ZIP 59105 is $78,014, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59105?
The median home value in ZIP 59105 is $349,300, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59105?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59105 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59105?
ZIP code 59105 has 659 business establishments employing approximately 6,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59105?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59105 are: Construction (123), Health care and social assistance (73), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59105?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59105 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 59105?
In ZIP code 59105, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 59105?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59105 is 20.4 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 59105?
In ZIP code 59105, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59105?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59105 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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