Butte, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59701
Silver Bow County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,147
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,437
- Median income Below-median income area
- $248,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59701 (Butte, MT) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.5 in 2023 to 359.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, with 33,147 residents across 1171.3 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59701 reports a modest median household income of $60,437 (14% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,948. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $248,200 (24% below the average Montana ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Silver Bow County, so 59701 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 59701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Butte, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
214 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 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 59701, Butte, 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
33,147
Population
1171.3
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59701?
40.3
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
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?
$60,437
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,948
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59701 ranks nationally
Butte, MT 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
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
16,941housing units
16,941
Total Housing Units
14,888
Occupied Units
2,053
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
18
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59701, 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 (33,147 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 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.
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