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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
$86,605
Median income
$722,500
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 466.7 square miles in Kila, Flathead County, Montana. The area is home to 1,680 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 59920 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59920 sits at $86,605 (24% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $34,781. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $722,500 (121% above the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59920 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 59920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59920.

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 59920, Kila, 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

1,680

Population

466.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59920?

44.0

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$34,781

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 59920 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,605 Top 30% higher than 70% 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

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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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

706

Total Housing Units

543

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$722,500

Median Home Value

+121% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Flathead County Kila, MT Montana

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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Official Data Resources for Kila, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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