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Cities in ZIP code 59601

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 59601. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 59601 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

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Helena, MT

Stats and Demographics for the 59601 ZIP Code

ZIP code 59601 is located in western Montana and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 59601 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and a small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 59601 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 59601 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 59601 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1970s. Looking at 59601 real estate data, the median home value of $199,900 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 59601. Rentals in 59601 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 59601 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $52,207 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 59601 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 59601 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. The commute in 59601 is that short for a higher percentage of workers than almost anywhere in the United States. Many commuters should consider themselves lucky that they don't have a longer commute. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

For more information, see Helena, MT commute times.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 59601

ZIP Code 59601 is in the following school districts: Helena Elementary School District, Helena H S School District, and Private. There are 16 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 59601.