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 Low-density area
- $86,620
- Median income Above-median income area
- $449,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 59847 (Lolo, MT) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.8 in 2023 to 381.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59847 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lolo, Missoula County, Montana, home to 5,658 residents across 927.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59847 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,620 (24% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,998. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $449,600 (38% above the average Montana ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,145.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59847.
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 59847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lolo, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59847.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 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 59847, Lolo, 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
5,658
Population
927.5
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59847?
34.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$86,620
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,998
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59847 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Lolo, 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)
$86,620 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,488housing units
2,488
Total Housing Units
2,449
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,600
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59847, 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 (5,658 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 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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