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 Moderate-density area
- $59,449
- Median income Below-median income area
- $250,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59405 (Great Falls, MT) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.8 in 2023 to 296.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, with 31,438 residents across 1051.4 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59405 reports a modest median household income of $59,449 (15% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,131. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $250,100 (23% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $965; owner occupancy is 57.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cascade County, so 59405 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 59405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Falls, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59405.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
173 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 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 59405, 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
31,438
Population
1051.4
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59405?
35.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
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?
$59,449
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,131
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59405 ranks nationally
Great Falls, MT 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,374housing units
15,374
Total Housing Units
14,248
Occupied Units
1,126
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 59405
Great Falls (59405)
31,438 residents
- 59472 657
Sand Coulee (59472)
657 residents
- 59480 383
Stockett (59480)
383 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59405 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59480
Stockett (59480)
$80,714 median income
- 59472
Sand Coulee (59472)
$68,036 median income
- 59405
Great Falls (59405)
$59,449 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59405, 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 (31,438 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 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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