Kalispell, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59901
Flathead County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,693
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,523
- Median income Near-median income area
- $476,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kalispell pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59901 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 59901 (Kalispell, MT) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 392.9 in 2023 to 401.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, with 49,693 residents across 1172.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59901 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,523 (4% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,447. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $476,300 (46% above the average Montana ZIP), while 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,117.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59901.
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 59901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kalispell, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59901.
- Construction
Construction
583 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
290 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
283 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
272 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 221
Other services (except public administration)
221 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 59901, Kalispell, 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
49,693
Population
1172.0
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59901?
39.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$72,523
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,447
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59901 ranks nationally
Kalispell, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,523 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US 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
25,661housing units
25,661
Total Housing Units
24,367
Occupied Units
1,294
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,300
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,117
Median Rent
1989
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
401
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+301%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59901 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +301% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 236 |
| 2021 | +22.6% | 289 |
| 2022 | +25.8% | 363 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 393 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 401 |
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 2,757 business establishments in ZIP 59901, employing approximately 29,494 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,560,667,000.
2,757
Businesses
29,494
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 583 | 21.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 290 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 283 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 272 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 221 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 183 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 183 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 167 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 127 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 111 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 95 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 78 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 52 | 1.9% |
| Information | 36 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 33 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 23 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 59901, 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 (49,693 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 59901 in?
ZIP code 59901 (Kalispell) is located in Flathead County, Montana. Flathead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/flathead-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59901?
ZIP code 59901 in Kalispell, MT has a population of 49,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59901?
The median household income in ZIP 59901 is $72,523, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59901?
The median home value in ZIP 59901 is $476,300, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59901 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59901?
ZIP code 59901 has 2,757 business establishments employing approximately 29,494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59901 are: Construction (583), Health care and social assistance (290), Professional, scientific, and technical services (283). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59901 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 301%. 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 59901?
In ZIP code 59901, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 59901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59901 is 18.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59901?
In ZIP code 59901, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59901 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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