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Stevensville, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59870

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

9,617
15/sq mi
$80,325
Median income
$515,600
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 658.7 square miles in Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana. The area is home to 9,617 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 59870 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59870 sits at $80,325 (15% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $43,276. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $515,600 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,100 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ravalli County, so you can benchmark 59870 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 59870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59870.

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 59870, Stevensville, 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

9,617

Population

658.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59870?

46.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$80,325

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$43,276

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59870 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,325 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,153

Total Housing Units

4,621

Occupied Units

532

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$515,600

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,100

Median Rent

1993

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59870 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 208
2021 +23.0% 256
2022 +26.5% 324
2023 +2.1% 331
2024 +8.2% 358

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 364 business establishments in ZIP 59870, employing approximately 1,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,045,000.

364

Businesses

1,906

Employees

$76.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 98 26.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 28 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.4%
Retail trade 26 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 6.3%
Manufacturing 21 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.0%
Finance and insurance 16 4.4%
Wholesale trade 13 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
59833 Florence, MT 5,448 9.4 mi

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59833 standard
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Related Areas

Ravalli County Stevensville, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59870 in? ▼
ZIP code 59870 (Stevensville) is located in Ravalli County, Montana. Ravalli County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ravalli-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59870? ▼
ZIP code 59870 in Stevensville, MT has a population of 9,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59870 is $80,325, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59870 is $515,600, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59870 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59870? ▼
ZIP code 59870 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 1,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59870 are: Construction (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59870 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 59870? ▼
In ZIP code 59870, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 59870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59870 is 33.2 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 59870? ▼
In ZIP code 59870, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59870 is 9.8% 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 Stevensville, 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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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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