ZIP Code 59601
Post Office City: | Helena, MT (View All Cities) |
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County: | Lewis and Clark County |
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Timezone: | Mountain (6:25pm) |
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Area code: | 406 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 46.5, -112.1 ZIP (~14 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 59601
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- Primary/preferred city:
- 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.
Population |
29,283 |
|
Population Density |
212 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
14,056 |
|
Median Home Value |
$199,900 |
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Land Area |
138.35 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.26 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
13,266 |
|
Median Household Income |
$52,207 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 41 | | Male Median Age: | 39 | | Female Median Age: | 43 | |
Male | 831 | 790 | 825 | 984 | 1,158 | 1,049 | 836 | 717 | 771 | 986 | 1,097 | 1,185 | 1,043 | 664 | 397 | 297 | 237 | 278 |
Female | 842 | 770 | 710 | 978 | 1,228 | 973 | 828 | 718 | 818 | 1,072 | 1,240 | 1,277 | 995 | 705 | 495 | 413 | 447 | 629 |
Total | 1,673 | 1,560 | 1,535 | 1,962 | 2,386 | 2,022 | 1,664 | 1,435 | 1,589 | 2,058 | 2,337 | 2,462 | 2,038 | 1,369 | 892 | 710 | 684 | 907 |
Under 5 | 831 | 842 | 1,673 |
5-9 | 790 | 770 | 1,560 |
10-14 | 825 | 710 | 1,535 |
15-19 | 984 | 978 | 1,962 |
20-24 | 1,158 | 1,228 | 2,386 |
25-29 | 1,049 | 973 | 2,022 |
30-34 | 836 | 828 | 1,664 |
35-39 | 717 | 718 | 1,435 |
40-44 | 771 | 818 | 1,589 |
45-49 | 986 | 1,072 | 2,058 |
50-54 | 1,097 | 1,240 | 2,337 |
55-59 | 1,185 | 1,277 | 2,462 |
60-64 | 1,043 | 995 | 2,038 |
65-69 | 664 | 705 | 1,369 |
70-74 | 397 | 495 | 892 |
75-79 | 297 | 413 | 710 |
80-84 | 237 | 447 | 684 |
85 Plus | 278 | 629 | 907 |
Male |
14,145 |
48% |
Female |
15,138 |
52% |
Gender
White |
27,358 |
93.4% |
Black Or African American |
120 |
0.4% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
680 |
2.3% |
Asian |
194 |
0.7% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
21 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
159 |
0.5% |
Two Or More Races |
751 |
2.6% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 64 | 630 | 912 | 1,709 | 2,058 | 1,151 | 647 | 286 |
Renter | 768 | 1,319 | 872 | 1,010 | 803 | 401 | 328 | 308 |
Total | 832 | 1,949 | 1,784 | 2,719 | 2,861 | 1,552 | 975 | 594 |
15-24 | 64 | 768 | 832 |
25-34 | 630 | 1,319 | 1,949 |
35-44 | 912 | 872 | 1,784 |
45-54 | 1,709 | 1,010 | 2,719 |
55-64 | 2,058 | 803 | 2,861 |
65-74 | 1,151 | 401 | 1,552 |
75-84 | 647 | 328 | 975 |
85 Plus | 286 | 308 | 594 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
5,193 |
39% |
Single Guardian |
1,837 |
14% |
Singles |
5,197 |
39% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,039 |
8% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
10,088 |
76% |
Households with Kids |
3,178 |
24% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 184 | 163 | 160 | 165 | 159 | 152 | 149 | 178 | 152 | 159 | 179 | 161 | 156 | 170 | 189 | 167 | 185 | 188 | 255 | 281 |
Female | 181 | 176 | 173 | 127 | 151 | 163 | 150 | 149 | 157 | 134 | 134 | 123 | 148 | 171 | 131 | 158 | 183 | 225 | 281 | 289 |
Total | 365 | 339 | 333 | 292 | 310 | 315 | 299 | 327 | 309 | 293 | 313 | 284 | 304 | 341 | 320 | 325 | 368 | 413 | 536 | 570 |
1 | 184 | 181 | 365 |
2 | 163 | 176 | 339 |
3 | 160 | 173 | 333 |
4 | 165 | 127 | 292 |
5 | 159 | 151 | 310 |
6 | 152 | 163 | 315 |
7 | 149 | 150 | 299 |
8 | 178 | 149 | 327 |
9 | 152 | 157 | 309 |
10 | 159 | 134 | 293 |
11 | 179 | 134 | 313 |
12 | 161 | 123 | 284 |
13 | 156 | 148 | 304 |
14 | 170 | 171 | 341 |
15 | 189 | 131 | 320 |
16 | 167 | 158 | 325 |
17 | 185 | 183 | 368 |
18 | 188 | 225 | 413 |
19 | 255 | 281 | 536 |
20 | 281 | 289 | 570 |
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.
In Occupied Housing Units |
27,601 |
94.3% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
121 |
0.4% |
Juvenile Facilities |
62 |
0.2% |
Nursing Facilities |
191 |
0.7% |
Other Institutional |
58 |
0.2% |
College Student Housing |
836 |
2.9% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
414 |
1.4% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,853 |
35% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
2,604 |
19% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,809 |
41% |
Households Vacant |
790 |
6% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
262 |
33% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
35 |
4% |
For Sale Only |
94 |
12% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
22 |
3% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
191 |
24% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
186 |
24% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
283 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
1,709 |
32% |
2 Bedroom |
2,142 |
40% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,255 |
23% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
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.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,635 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,524 |
30% |
No Earnings |
6,705 |
27% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,635 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
7,524 |
30% |
No Earnings |
6,705 |
27% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
13,025 |
83.9% |
Public transportation |
105 |
0.7% |
Taxicab |
9 |
0.1% |
Motorcycle |
9 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,774 |
11.4% |
Worked at Home |
597 |
3.8% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
1,100 |
5% |
High School Graduate |
8,627 |
41% |
Associate's degree |
1,519 |
7% |
Bachelor's degree |
5,609 |
27% |
Master's degree |
2,630 |
13% |
Professional school degree |
955 |
5% |
Doctorate degree |
461 |
2% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
3,384 |
80.4% |
Enrolled in Private School |
313 |
7.4% |
Not Enrolled in School |
512 |
12.2% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
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.
Kessler Elementary School
2420 Choteau Street
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Broadwater School
900 Hollins
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Bryant School
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Central School
1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Four Georgians School
555 Custer Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Hawthorne School
430 Madison Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Jefferson School
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Smith School
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Helena Middle School
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
C R Anderson Middle Schl
1200 Knight St
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Helena Elementary School District
Capital High School
100 Valley Drive
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Helena H S School District
Helena High School
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Helena H S School District
First Lutheran School
2231 E Broadway St
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Intermountain
500 S Lamborn St
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
St Andrew School
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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