Billings, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59106
Yellowstone County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,375
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $125,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $496,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Billings pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59106 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 59106 (Billings, MT) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.9 in 2023 to 268.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, home to 12,375 residents across 251.5 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59106 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,833 (80% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,284. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $496,500 (52% above the average Montana ZIP), while 79.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,545.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, 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 59106 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 59106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Billings, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59106.
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Retail trade 48
Retail trade
48 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 59106, 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
12,375
Population
251.5
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59106?
39.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.5%
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?
$125,833
Median Household Income
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$65,284
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59106 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)
$125,833 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
8,546housing units
8,546
Total Housing Units
8,164
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$496,500
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,545
Median Rent
2006
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59106 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 189 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 250 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 268 |
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 610 business establishments in ZIP 59106, employing approximately 4,345 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,889,000.
610
Businesses
4,345
Employees
$223.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 129 | 21.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
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 59106 vs 59102 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59102 | Billings, MT | 46,564 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59106, 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 (12,375 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 59106 in?
ZIP code 59106 (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 59106?
ZIP code 59106 in Billings, MT has a population of 12,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59106?
The median household income in ZIP 59106 is $125,833, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59106?
The median home value in ZIP 59106 is $496,500, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59106 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59106?
ZIP code 59106 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 4,345 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59106 are: Construction (129), Real estate and rental and leasing (74), Professional, scientific, and technical services (64). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59106?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59106 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 59106?
In ZIP code 59106, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.2% 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 59106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59106 is 20.1 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 59106?
In ZIP code 59106, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59106 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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