Missoula, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59804
Missoula County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,533
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,266
- Median income Near-median income area
- $588,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Missoula pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59804 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 59804 (Missoula, MT) rose +16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.1 in 2023 to 361.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, home to 7,533 residents across 326.1 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,266 (9% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,222. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $588,400 (80% above the average Montana ZIP), while 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,165.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59804.
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 59804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Missoula, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59804.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 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 59804, 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
7,533
Population
326.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59804?
45.9
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
5.0%
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?
$76,266
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$47,222
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59804 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)
$76,266 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
3,481housing units
3,481
Total Housing Units
3,352
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,400
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,165
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
+16.3%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59804 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 202 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 237 |
| 2022 | +25.1% | 296 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 311 |
| 2024 | +16.3% | 362 |
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 295 business establishments in ZIP 59804, employing approximately 3,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,204,000.
295
Businesses
3,110
Employees
$152.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 24.4% |
| Construction | 43 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59804, 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 (7,533 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 59804 in?
ZIP code 59804 (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 59804?
ZIP code 59804 in Missoula, MT has a population of 7,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59804?
The median household income in ZIP 59804 is $76,266, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59804?
The median home value in ZIP 59804 is $588,400, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59804 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59804?
ZIP code 59804 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 3,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59804 are: Health care and social assistance (72), Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59804 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 59804?
In ZIP code 59804, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59804?
In ZIP code 59804, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59804 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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