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Lolo, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59847

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

5,658
6/sq mi
$86,620
Median income
$449,600
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59847 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 927.5 square miles in Lolo, Missoula County, Montana. The area is home to 5,658 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 59847 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59847 sits at $86,620 (24% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $40,998. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $449,600 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59847 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 59847

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59847.

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 59847, Lolo, 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

5,658

Population

927.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59847?

34.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$86,620

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$40,998

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59847 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,620 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,488

Total Housing Units

2,449

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$449,600

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,145

Median Rent

1991

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

381

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+281%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59847 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +281% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 230
2021 +19.1% 274
2022 +25.1% 342
2023 +4.8% 359
2024 +6.3% 381

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 169 business establishments in ZIP 59847, employing approximately 856 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,702,000.

169

Businesses

856

Employees

$35.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 29.0%
Retail trade 19 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 6.5%
Manufacturing 8 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.0%
Educational services 5 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Finance and insurance 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.8%

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 59847 in? ▼
ZIP code 59847 (Lolo) 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 59847? ▼
ZIP code 59847 in Lolo, MT has a population of 5,658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59847? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59847 is $86,620, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59847? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59847 is $449,600, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59847? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59847 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59847? ▼
ZIP code 59847 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59847? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59847 are: Construction (49), Retail trade (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59847? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59847 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 281%. 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 59847? ▼
In ZIP code 59847, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 59847? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59847 is 26.7 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 59847? ▼
In ZIP code 59847, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59847? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59847 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lolo, 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.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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