59601 ZIP Code
Helena, Montana
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 59601 |
| City/Town: | Helena |
| County: | Lewis and Clark |
| State: | Montana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,447 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,696 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,093 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,607 |
| Median Home Value: | $328,500 |
| Land Area: | 130.2 sq miles
337.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.5307, -112.1994 |
Population Information (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,447 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,388 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,059 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,543 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,579 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,885 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,842 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,239 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,934 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,109 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,564 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,973 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,175 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,890 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,015 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 699 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $328,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $941 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,607 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,574 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,033 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,429 | 57.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,145 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,359 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 216 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 643 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,234 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,765 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,935 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,072 | 31.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,494 | 20.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (59601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,696 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,221 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,056 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,093 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,670 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,027 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,410 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,625 | 66.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,350 | 27.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,052 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,159 | 92.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 283 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 455 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 199 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 167 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,184 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 483 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,092 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 604 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 161 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 254 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (59601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 642 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 577 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,132 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,330 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,806 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,893 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,681 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,163 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,200 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,150 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (59601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,410 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,603 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,266 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 545 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,021 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (59601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 501 | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 663 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 406 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 46 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,032 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 268 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 304 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,019 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,660 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,034 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,576 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 963 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,555 | 15.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,625 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,620 | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,910 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,209 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (59601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,755 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,934 | 33.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,119 | 28.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 328 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 331 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,360 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (59601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,848 | 56.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 960 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 829 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,008 | 12.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 614 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 673 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,094 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 581 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (59601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 196 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,037 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,224 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,613 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,519 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,437 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,388 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,655 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 872 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,666 | 23.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (59601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 804 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,921 | 12.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,023 | 32.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,971 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,665 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,223 | 7.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (59601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,207 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 748 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,964 | 27.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 351 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 168 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (59601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,240 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,728 | 39.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,010 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,596 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (59601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 181 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 180 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 593 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,244 | 26.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,573 | 42.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,132 | 13.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 209 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (59601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,708 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $598 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $941 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,574 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,592 | 38.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,149 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,304 | 22.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,684 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,399 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,723 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (59601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,802 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,642 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,840 | 45.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,797 | 14.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,553 | 27.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (59601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,423 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 391 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 409 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,691 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,078 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,854 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,379 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,141 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,834 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,428 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 434 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,054 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,940 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (59601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,934 | 79.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,089 | 19.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,320 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,658 | 43.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,159 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 111 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (59601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,077 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 282 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 370 | 131.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 370 | 131.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 370 | 131.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 18.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 110 | 39.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 19.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (59601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,904 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,890 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,014 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 304 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 522 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 171 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (59601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,574 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,380 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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