Havre, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59501
Hill County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,638
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,872
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Havre pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59501 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 59501 (Havre, MT) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.9 in 2023 to 296.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Havre, Hill County, Montana, home to 12,638 residents across 3325.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59501 reports a modest median household income of $51,872 (26% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,677. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $218,100 (33% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59501.
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 59501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Havre, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 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 59501, Havre, 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
12,638
Population
3325.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59501?
34.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
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?
$51,872
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,677
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59501 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Havre, 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)
$51,872 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
5,778housing units
5,778
Total Housing Units
4,969
Occupied Units
809
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$853
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59501 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 228 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 240 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 267 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 282 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 297 |
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 439 business establishments in ZIP 59501, employing approximately 4,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,010,000.
439
Businesses
4,455
Employees
$204.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 58 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59501, 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 (12,638 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 59501 in?
ZIP code 59501 (Havre) is located in Hill County, Montana. Hill County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hill-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59501?
ZIP code 59501 in Havre, MT has a population of 12,638 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59501?
The median household income in ZIP 59501 is $51,872, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59501?
The median home value in ZIP 59501 is $218,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59501 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59501?
ZIP code 59501 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 4,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59501 are: Retail trade (65), Construction (58), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59501 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 59501?
In ZIP code 59501, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59501?
In ZIP code 59501, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59501 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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