PlainZIP

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
$51,872
Median income
$218,100
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Montana average), while per-capita income is $31,677. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $218,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59501 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 59501?

34.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$31,677

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59501 ranks nationally

Havre, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,872 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,778

Total Housing Units

4,969

Occupied Units

809

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$218,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Hill County Havre, MT Montana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.