PlainZIP

Essex, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59916

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

130
1/sq mi
$60,250
Median income
$390,000
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Essex pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59916 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59916 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Essex, Flathead County, Montana, home to just 130 residents across 260.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 59916 reports a modest median household income of $60,250 (14% below the Montana average), while per-capita income is $42,493. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $390,000 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.7, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Montana and national benchmarks above rather than reading 59916's 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 →

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 59916, Essex, 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

130

Population

260.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59916?

59.7

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$60,250

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$42,493

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59916 ranks nationally

Essex, MT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,250 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

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

What does housing look like?

379

Total Housing Units

99

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$390,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 59916, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,607,000.

6

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 66.7%

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

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Related Areas

Flathead County Essex, MT Montana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59916 in? ▼
ZIP code 59916 (Essex) 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 59916? ▼
ZIP code 59916 in Essex, MT has a population of 130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59916? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59916 is $60,250, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59916? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59916 is $390,000, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59916? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59916 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59916? ▼
ZIP code 59916 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59916? ▼
In ZIP code 59916, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 59916? ▼
In ZIP code 59916, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59916? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59916 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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