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Huson, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59846

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

1,617
3/sq mi
$70,851
Median income
$461,200
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huson pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59846 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 539.0 square miles in Huson, Missoula County, Montana. The area is home to 1,617 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 59846 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59846 sits at $70,851 (1% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $49,762. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $461,200 (41% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59846 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 59846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59846.

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 59846, Huson, 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

1,617

Population

539.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59846?

52.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$70,851

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$49,762

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59846 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,851 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

732

Total Housing Units

597

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.3%
Renter 2.7%

$461,200

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

1992

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

+19.4%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59846 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +17.1% 183
2019 +4.4% 191
2020 +2.3% 195
2021 +19.4% 233
2024 — 382

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 28 business establishments in ZIP 59846, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,211,000.

28

Businesses

76

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 42.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.7%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59846 in? ▼
ZIP code 59846 (Huson) 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 59846? ▼
ZIP code 59846 in Huson, MT has a population of 1,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59846? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59846 is $70,851, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59846? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59846 is $461,200, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59846? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59846 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59846? ▼
ZIP code 59846 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59846? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59846 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59846? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59846 increased by 19.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 59846? ▼
In ZIP code 59846, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 59846? ▼
In ZIP code 59846, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59846? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59846 is 2.5% 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 Huson, 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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