Butte, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59701

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

33,147
28/sq mi: $60,437
Median income: $248,200
Median home value: 27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Butte pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs: 28
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1171.3 square miles in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. The area is home to 33,147 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 59701 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59701 sits at $60,437 (14% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $35,948. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $248,200 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Silver Bow County, so you can benchmark 59701 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 59701

Health care and social assistance

214
Retail trade

142
Accommodation and food services

123
Construction

115
Professional, scientific, and technical services

89

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59701, Butte, MT · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

33,147

Population

1171.3

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59701?

40.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%

African American 0.1%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$60,437

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,948

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,437 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,941

Total Housing Units

14,888

Occupied Units

2,053

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

$248,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1955

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59701 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.5%	217
2021	+17.4%	255
2022	+22.3%	311
2023	+9.7%	342
2024	+5.3%	359

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 1,151 business establishments in ZIP 59701, employing approximately 12,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $620,133,000.

1,151

Businesses

12,494

Employees

$620.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Health care and social assistance	214	18.6%
Retail trade	142	12.3%
Accommodation and food services	123	10.7%
Construction	115	10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	89	7.7%
Other services (except public administration)	89	7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	67	5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing	61	5.3%
Finance and insurance	56	4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	54	4.7%
Wholesale trade	37	3.2%
Manufacturing	31	2.7%
Transportation and warehousing	27	2.4%
Information	19	1.6%
Educational services	11	1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	6	0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises	6	0.5%
Utilities	3	0.3%

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 59701 vs 59703 →

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
59703	Butte, MT	43	3.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Silver Bow County

Silver Bow County Butte, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59701 in? ▼

ZIP code 59701 (Butte) is located in Silver Bow County, Montana. Silver Bow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/silver-bow-mt.

What is the population of ZIP code 59701? ▼

ZIP code 59701 in Butte, MT has a population of 33,147 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 59701? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 59701 is $60,437, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 59701? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 59701 is $248,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59701? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 59701 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 59701? ▼

ZIP code 59701 has 1,151 business establishments employing approximately 12,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 59701? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59701 are: Health care and social assistance (214), Retail trade (142), Accommodation and food services (123). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 59701? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59701 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 59701? ▼

In ZIP code 59701, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 59701? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59701 is 16.7 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 59701? ▼

In ZIP code 59701, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59701? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 59701 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.