Whitefish, MT · standard
ZIP Code 59937
Flathead County, Montana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,588
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,428
- Median income Near-median income area
- $698,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitefish pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59937 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 59937 (Whitefish, MT) rose +19.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 470.1 in 2023 to 561.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 59937 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana, home to 12,588 residents across 781.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 59937 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,428 (8% above the average Montana ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,912. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $698,200 (114% above the average Montana ZIP), while 73.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,392.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Montana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 59937.
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 59937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitefish, MT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59937.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
95 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 59937, Whitefish, 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
12,588
Population
781.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 59937?
47.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$75,428
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$55,912
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 59937 ranks among Montana ZIPs
Whitefish, 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)
$75,428 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
9,072housing units
9,072
Total Housing Units
6,982
Occupied Units
2,090
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$698,200
Median Home Value
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$1,392
Median Rent
1991
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
+19.4%
YoY Change (2024)
561
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+461%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 59937 have increased 19.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +461% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 287 |
| 2021 | +21.6% | 349 |
| 2022 | +36.6% | 476 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 470 |
| 2024 | +19.4% | 561 |
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 934 business establishments in ZIP 59937, employing approximately 7,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $366,725,000.
934
Businesses
7,551
Employees
$366.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 133 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 127 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 95 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.6% |
| Information | 12 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 59937, 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 (12,588 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 59937 in?
ZIP code 59937 (Whitefish) 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 59937?
ZIP code 59937 in Whitefish, MT has a population of 12,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59937?
The median household income in ZIP 59937 is $75,428, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59937?
The median home value in ZIP 59937 is $698,200, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 59937 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59937?
ZIP code 59937 has 934 business establishments employing approximately 7,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59937 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (133), Construction (127), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59937?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59937 increased by 19.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 461%. 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 59937?
In ZIP code 59937, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59937?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59937 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59937?
In ZIP code 59937, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59937 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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