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Bozeman, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59715

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

31,567
26/sq mi
$88,407
Median income
$848,400
Median home value
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bozeman pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59715 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1200.3 square miles in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. The area is home to 31,567 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 59715 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59715 sits at $88,407 (26% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $56,763. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $848,400 (160% above the state average) with median rent at $1,365 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59715 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59715 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 59715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59715.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59715, Bozeman, MT · 2023 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

31,567

Population

1200.3

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59715?

32.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$88,407

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$56,763

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

15.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59715 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,407 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,718

Total Housing Units

16,090

Occupied Units

1,628

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$848,400

Median Home Value

+160% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1980

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

452

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+352%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59715 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +352% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 287
2021 +18.3% 339
2022 +22.9% 417
2023 +8.4% 452
2024 +0.1% 452

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 2,356 business establishments in ZIP 59715, employing approximately 24,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,547,959,000.

2,356

Businesses

24,668

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 411 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 264 11.2%
Construction 263 11.2%
Retail trade 236 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 207 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 187 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 185 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 120 5.1%
Finance and insurance 105 4.5%
Manufacturing 89 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 85 3.6%
Wholesale trade 72 3.1%
Information 52 2.2%
Educational services 39 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Utilities 4 0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.1%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59715 in? ▼
ZIP code 59715 (Bozeman) is located in Gallatin County, Montana. Gallatin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gallatin-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59715? ▼
ZIP code 59715 in Bozeman, MT has a population of 31,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59715? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59715 is $88,407, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59715? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59715 is $848,400, which is 205% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59715? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59715 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59715? ▼
ZIP code 59715 has 2,356 business establishments employing approximately 24,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59715? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59715 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (411), Health care and social assistance (264), Construction (263). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59715? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59715 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 352%. 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 59715? ▼
In ZIP code 59715, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.2% 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 59715? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59715 is 15.5 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 59715? ▼
In ZIP code 59715, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59715? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59715 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bozeman, MT

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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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