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Bozeman, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59718

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

27,367
44/sq mi
$99,123
Median income
$646,400
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59718 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59718 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 619.2 square miles in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. The area is home to 27,367 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 59718 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59718 sits at $99,123 (42% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $55,333. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $646,400 (98% above the state average) with median rent at $1,999 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59718 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59718 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 59718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59718.

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 59718, 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

27,367

Population

619.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59718?

32.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$99,123

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$55,333

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59718 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,123 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

20,813

Total Housing Units

19,126

Occupied Units

1,687

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$646,400

Median Home Value

+98% vs state

$1,999

Median Rent

2006

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

442

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+342%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59718 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +342% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 263
2021 +20.8% 318
2022 +23.5% 392
2023 +4.6% 410
2024 +7.7% 442

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 2,274 business establishments in ZIP 59718, employing approximately 18,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,055,707,000.

2,274

Businesses

18,275

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

20

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 493 21.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 358 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 214 9.4%
Retail trade 211 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 186 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 140 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 137 6.0%
Finance and insurance 113 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 106 4.7%
Manufacturing 67 3.0%
Wholesale trade 62 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 52 2.3%
Information 44 1.9%
Educational services 39 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 30 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.2%
Utilities 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 59718 in? ▼
ZIP code 59718 (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 59718? ▼
ZIP code 59718 in Bozeman, MT has a population of 27,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59718? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59718 is $99,123, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59718? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59718 is $646,400, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59718? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59718 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59718? ▼
ZIP code 59718 has 2,274 business establishments employing approximately 18,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59718? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59718 are: Construction (493), Professional, scientific, and technical services (358), Health care and social assistance (214). There are 20 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59718? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59718 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 342%. 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 59718? ▼
In ZIP code 59718, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 59718? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59718 is 17.0 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 59718? ▼
In ZIP code 59718, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59718? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59718 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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