Great Falls, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59401
Cascade County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,774
- 1,712/sq mi High-density area
- $55,299
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Great Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,712
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59401 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 59401 (Great Falls, MT) rose +13.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.0 in 2023 to 323.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, home to 13,774 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 1,712 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59401 reports a modest median household income of $55,299 (21% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,499. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $223,200 (32% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $824; owner occupancy is 55.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cascade County, so 59401 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 59401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Falls, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 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 59401, Great Falls, 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
13,774
Population
8.0
Area (sq mi)
1,712
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59401?
37.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
1.8%
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?
$55,299
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$36,499
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
13.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59401 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Great Falls, 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)
$55,299 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
6,941housing units
6,941
Total Housing Units
6,290
Occupied Units
651
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1947
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
+13.4%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59401 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 200 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 215 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 266 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 285 |
| 2024 | +13.4% | 323 |
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 621 business establishments in ZIP 59401, employing approximately 6,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,328,000.
621
Businesses
6,576
Employees
$313.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 52 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| 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 59401 vs 59414 →
ZIP 59401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59404
Great Falls (59404)
26,867 residents
- 59401
Great Falls (59401)
13,774 residents
- 59414 904
Black Eagle (59414)
904 residents
- 59472 657
Sand Coulee (59472)
657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59401 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59404
Great Falls (59404)
$83,867 median income
- 59414
Black Eagle (59414)
$69,545 median income
- 59472
Sand Coulee (59472)
$68,036 median income
- 59401
Great Falls (59401)
$55,299 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59401 ranks #4 of 4 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 59401, 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 (13,774 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 59401 in?
ZIP code 59401 (Great Falls) is located in Cascade County, Montana. Cascade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cascade-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59401?
ZIP code 59401 in Great Falls, MT has a population of 13,774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59401?
The median household income in ZIP 59401 is $55,299, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59401?
The median home value in ZIP 59401 is $223,200, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59401 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59401?
ZIP code 59401 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 6,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59401 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Professional, scientific, and technical services (91), Retail trade (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59401 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 59401?
In ZIP code 59401, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 59401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59401 is 13.8 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 59401?
In ZIP code 59401, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59401 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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