Lakeside, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59922
Flathead County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,408
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,237
- Median income Above-median income area
- $657,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeside pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59922 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 59922 (Lakeside, MT) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 409.7 in 2023 to 455.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59922 covers 87.6 square miles in Lakeside, Flathead County, Montana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,408 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59922 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,237 (25% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,866. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $657,500 (101% above the average Montana ZIP), while 70.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Flathead County, so 59922 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 59922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeside, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59922.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 59922, Lakeside, 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
2,408
Population
87.6
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59922?
51.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
8.8%
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?
$87,237
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$52,866
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 59922 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Lakeside, 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)
$87,237 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,330housing units
1,330
Total Housing Units
932
Occupied Units
398
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$657,500
Median Home Value
+101% vs state ZIP avg
1994
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
456
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+356%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59922 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +356% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 253 |
| 2021 | +25.0% | 317 |
| 2022 | +25.2% | 396 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 410 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 456 |
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 107 business establishments in ZIP 59922, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,336,000.
107
Businesses
558
Employees
$18.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 19.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 59922 vs 59931 →
ZIP 59922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59922
Lakeside (59922)
2,408 residents
- 59932
Somers (59932)
1,648 residents
- 59931 328
Rollins (59931)
328 residents
- 59914 234
Dayton (59914)
234 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 59922 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 59922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 59931
Rollins (59931)
$112,083 median income
- 59922
Lakeside (59922)
$87,237 median income
- 59914
Dayton (59914)
$83,750 median income
- 59932
Somers (59932)
$60,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 59922 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 59922, 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 (2,408 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 59922 in?
ZIP code 59922 (Lakeside) 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 59922?
ZIP code 59922 in Lakeside, MT has a population of 2,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59922?
The median household income in ZIP 59922 is $87,237, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59922?
The median home value in ZIP 59922 is $657,500, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59922 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59922?
ZIP code 59922 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59922 are: Construction (21), Real estate and rental and leasing (14), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59922?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59922 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 356%. 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 59922?
In ZIP code 59922, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 59922?
In ZIP code 59922, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59922 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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