Hungry Horse, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59919
Flathead County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 839
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,056
- Median income Below-median income area
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hungry Horse pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59919 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59919 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hungry Horse, Flathead County, Montana, home to just 839 residents across 2796.7 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59919 reports a modest median household income of $53,056 (24% below the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,566. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, 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 59919.
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 59919
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hungry Horse, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59919.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 59919, Hungry Horse, 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
839
Population
2796.7
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59919?
34.0
Median Age
68.6%
Male
31.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$53,056
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,566
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59919 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Hungry Horse, 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)
$53,056 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
482housing units
482
Total Housing Units
260
Occupied Units
222
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 59919, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,130,000.
23
Businesses
106
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 59919, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 59919 in?
ZIP code 59919 (Hungry Horse) 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 59919?
ZIP code 59919 in Hungry Horse, MT has a population of 839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59919?
The median household income in ZIP 59919 is $53,056, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59919?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59919 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59919?
ZIP code 59919 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59919?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59919 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59919?
In ZIP code 59919, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 59919?
In ZIP code 59919, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59919?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59919 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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