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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
$75,428
Median income
$698,200
Median home value
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 59937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 781.9 square miles in Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana. The area is home to 12,588 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 59937 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59937 sits at $75,428 (8% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $55,912. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $698,200 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,392 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59937 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 59937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59937.

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 59937, Whitefish, 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

12,588

Population

781.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59937?

47.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$55,912

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59937 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,428 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,072

Total Housing Units

6,982

Occupied Units

2,090

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$698,200

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Flathead County Whitefish, MT Montana

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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Official Data Resources for Whitefish, 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.
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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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