Kila, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59920
Flathead County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,680
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,605
- Median income Above-median income area
- $722,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kila pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59920 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 59920 covers 466.7 square miles in Kila, Flathead County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,680 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59920 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,605 (24% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,781. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $722,500 (121% above the average Montana ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $973.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, 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 59920.
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 59920
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kila, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59920.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 59920, Kila, 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
1,680
Population
466.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59920?
44.0
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$86,605
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,781
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59920 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Kila, 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)
$86,605 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
706housing units
706
Total Housing Units
543
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$722,500
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1996
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
+17.8%
YoY Change (2023)
386
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+286%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59920 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.5% | 192 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 197 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 233 |
| 2022 | +40.1% | 327 |
| 2023 | +17.8% | 386 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 59920, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,943,000.
49
Businesses
84
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 57.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.2% |
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 59920, 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 (1,680 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 59920 in?
ZIP code 59920 (Kila) 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 59920?
ZIP code 59920 in Kila, MT has a population of 1,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59920?
The median household income in ZIP 59920 is $86,605, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59920?
The median home value in ZIP 59920 is $722,500, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59920 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59920?
ZIP code 59920 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59920?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59920 are: Construction (28), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59920?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59920 increased by 17.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 59920?
In ZIP code 59920, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 59920?
In ZIP code 59920, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59920 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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