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Florence, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59833

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

5,448
12/sq mi
$94,097
Median income
$551,600
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 450.2 square miles in Florence, Ravalli County, Montana. The area is home to 5,448 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 59833 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59833 sits at $94,097 (34% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,992. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $551,600 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ravalli County, so you can benchmark 59833 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59833.

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 59833, Florence, 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

5,448

Population

450.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59833?

51.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$94,097

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$43,992

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

38.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59833 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,097 Top 23% higher than 77% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,638

Total Housing Units

2,414

Occupied Units

224

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$551,600

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1993

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

377

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+277%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59833 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.6% 205
2021 +19.1% 244
2022 +32.1% 323
2023 +7.2% 346
2024 +9.0% 377

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 160 business establishments in ZIP 59833, employing approximately 649 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,091,000.

160

Businesses

649

Employees

$22.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 28.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 13 8.1%
Retail trade 11 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.9%
Manufacturing 9 5.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 59833 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59833 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 59833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 59833 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
59870 Stevensville, MT 9,617 9.4 mi
59803 Missoula, MT 16,203 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ravalli County

59840 standard
Hamilton, MT
Pop: 13,052
59870 standard
Stevensville, MT
Pop: 9,617
59828 standard
Corvallis, MT
Pop: 5,543
59875 standard
Victor, MT
Pop: 3,537
59829 standard
Darby, MT
Pop: 2,679
59841 standard
Pinesdale, MT
Pop: 917

Related Areas

Ravalli County Florence, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59833 in? ▼
ZIP code 59833 (Florence) is located in Ravalli County, Montana. Ravalli County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ravalli-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59833? ▼
ZIP code 59833 in Florence, MT has a population of 5,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59833 is $94,097, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59833 is $551,600, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59833 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59833? ▼
ZIP code 59833 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59833 are: Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59833? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59833 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 59833? ▼
In ZIP code 59833, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 59833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59833 is 38.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59833? ▼
In ZIP code 59833, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59833 is 6.6% 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 Florence, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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