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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 466.8 square miles in Seeley Lake, Missoula County, Montana. The area is home to 2,054 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 59868 against Montana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59868 sits at $51,490 (26% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $54,422. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $391,600 (20% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 59868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$54,422
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59868 ranks nationally
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
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?
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
$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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