Missoula, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59802
Missoula County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,407
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $67,736
- Median income Near-median income area
- $461,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Missoula pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59802 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 59802 (Missoula, MT) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 404.5 in 2023 to 417.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, home to 18,407 residents across 119.2 square miles, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59802 reports a modest median household income of $67,736 (3% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,394. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $461,700 (41% above the average Montana ZIP) and median rent is $1,099; 51.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Missoula County, so 59802 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 59802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Missoula, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59802.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
195 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 59802, Missoula, 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
18,407
Population
119.2
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59802?
37.3
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.9%
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?
$67,736
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$44,394
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59802 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Missoula, MT household income vs. every Montana ZIP code
Median household income among 321 reporting Montana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,736 Top 49% higher than 51% of 321 Montana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,450housing units
10,450
Total Housing Units
9,530
Occupied Units
920
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$461,700
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,099
Median Rent
1978
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
417
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+317%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59802 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 253 |
| 2021 | +18.0% | 299 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 381 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 404 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 417 |
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 996 business establishments in ZIP 59802, employing approximately 12,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,008,000.
996
Businesses
12,507
Employees
$677.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 195 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 129 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 78 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.8% |
| Information | 17 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 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 59802 vs 59851 →
ZIP 59802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59801
Missoula (59801)
30,940 residents
- 59802
Missoula (59802)
18,407 residents
- 59803
Missoula (59803)
16,203 residents
- 59851 173
Milltown (59851)
173 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59802 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59803
Missoula (59803)
$111,925 median income
- 59802
Missoula (59802)
$67,736 median income
- 59801
Missoula (59801)
$58,347 median income
- 59851 $18,883
Milltown (59851)
$18,883 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59802 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59802, 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 (18,407 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 59802 in?
ZIP code 59802 (Missoula) is located in Missoula County, Montana. Missoula County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/missoula-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59802?
ZIP code 59802 in Missoula, MT has a population of 18,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59802?
The median household income in ZIP 59802 is $67,736, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59802?
The median home value in ZIP 59802 is $461,700, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59802 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59802?
ZIP code 59802 has 996 business establishments employing approximately 12,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59802 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (195), Health care and social assistance (129), Accommodation and food services (107). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59802 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 317%. 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 59802?
In ZIP code 59802, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 59802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59802 is 16.8 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 59802?
In ZIP code 59802, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59802 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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