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Great Falls, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59405

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

31,438
30/sq mi
$59,449
Median income
$250,100
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Great Falls pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59405 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1051.4 square miles in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. The area is home to 31,438 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 59405 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59405 sits at $59,449 (15% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $36,131. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $250,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 57.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59405 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cascade County, so you can benchmark 59405 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 59405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59405.

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 59405, Great Falls, 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

31,438

Population

1051.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59405?

35.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$59,449

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$36,131

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

15.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59405 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,449 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,374

Total Housing Units

14,248

Occupied Units

1,126

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.0%
Renter 43.0%

$250,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59405 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 188
2021 +12.7% 212
2022 +21.3% 257
2023 +7.7% 277
2024 +6.9% 296

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 907 business establishments in ZIP 59405, employing approximately 14,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $745,359,000.

907

Businesses

14,272

Employees

$745.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 173 19.1%
Retail trade 151 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 100 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 86 9.5%
Construction 85 9.4%
Finance and insurance 61 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 4.6%
Wholesale trade 40 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.2%
Manufacturing 19 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.0%
Information 15 1.6%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 59405 vs 59472 →

ZIP 59405 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 59405 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 59405 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 59405 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
59472 Sand Coulee, MT 657 8.7 mi
59480 Stockett, MT 383 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cascade County

59404 standard
Great Falls, MT
Pop: 26,867
59401 standard
Great Falls, MT
Pop: 13,774
59421 standard
Cascade, MT
Pop: 1,831
59412 standard
Belt, MT
Pop: 1,747
59487 standard
Vaughn, MT
Pop: 1,240
59414 standard
Black Eagle, MT
Pop: 904

Related Areas

Cascade County Great Falls, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59405 in? ▼
ZIP code 59405 (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 59405? ▼
ZIP code 59405 in Great Falls, MT has a population of 31,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59405 is $59,449, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59405 is $250,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59405 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59405? ▼
ZIP code 59405 has 907 business establishments employing approximately 14,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59405 are: Health care and social assistance (173), Retail trade (151), Accommodation and food services (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59405 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 59405? ▼
In ZIP code 59405, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 59405? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59405 is 15.6 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 59405? ▼
In ZIP code 59405, approximately 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59405 is 16.4% 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 Great Falls, MT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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