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Seeley Lake, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59868

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

2,054
4/sq mi
$51,490
Median income
$391,600
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seeley Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59868 covers 466.8 square miles in Seeley Lake, Missoula County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,054 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59868 reports a modest median household income of $51,490 (26% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $54,422. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.3%. The typical home here is valued at $391,600 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59868 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 59868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seeley Lake, MT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59868.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59868, Seeley Lake, 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

2,054

Population

466.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59868?

63.8

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$51,490

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$54,422

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59868 ranks nationally

Seeley Lake, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,490 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,595

Total Housing Units

923

Occupied Units

672

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$391,600

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

1994

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

+49.5%

YoY Change (2022)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59868 have increased 49.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +12.4% 189
2019 +2.8% 194
2020 -0.6% 193
2021 +13.9% 220
2022 +49.5% 329

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 59868, employing approximately 587 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,805,000.

98

Businesses

587

Employees

$22.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 21.4%
Retail trade 15 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 15 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.1%
Manufacturing 3 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%

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 59868 in? ▼
ZIP code 59868 (Seeley Lake) 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 59868? ▼
ZIP code 59868 in Seeley Lake, MT has a population of 2,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59868 is $51,490, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59868 is $391,600, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59868 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59868? ▼
ZIP code 59868 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 587 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59868 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59868? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59868 increased by 49.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 59868? ▼
In ZIP code 59868, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 59868? ▼
In ZIP code 59868, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59868 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.