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 Low-density area
- $51,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $391,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,422. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $391,600 (20% above the average Montana ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes 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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59868.
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.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 59868?
63.8
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
5.7%
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?
$51,490
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$54,422
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59868 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Seeley Lake, 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)
$51,490 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,595housing units
1,595
Total Housing Units
923
Occupied Units
672
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,600
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59868, 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 (2,054 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 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.
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