59602 ZIP Code
Helena, Montana
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 59602 |
| City/Town: | Helena |
| County: | Lewis and Clark |
| State: | Montana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,846 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,464 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,426 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,200 |
| Median Home Value: | $351,100 |
| Land Area: | 524.3 sq miles
1358.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 20.5 sq miles
53.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.7269, -111.9083 |
Population Information (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,846 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,058 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,788 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,782 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,026 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,233 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,758 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,148 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,498 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,245 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,627 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,348 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,013 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,278 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,624 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 266 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $351,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,283 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,200 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,371 | 93.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 829 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,346 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,025 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,899 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 217 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 892 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,103 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,430 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,245 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,389 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,623 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (59602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,464 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,194 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,248 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,426 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,751 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,021 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 634 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,676 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,468 | 63.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,638 | 30.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 840 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,118 | 90.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 70 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 404 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 236 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 183 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,835 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 867 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,093 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 827 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (59602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 131 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 597 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 795 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,199 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,061 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,445 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,646 | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,411 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 939 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (59602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,196 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,918 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 153 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,584 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (59602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 286 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,280 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 423 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 256 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,439 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 360 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 277 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,002 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,274 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,642 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,201 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 667 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,914 | 19.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 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 (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,929 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,454 | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,224 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,804 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (59602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,101 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,693 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,367 | 29.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 422 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 760 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (59602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,349 | 76.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 332 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 113 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 210 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 189 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,761 | 14.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (59602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 118 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,501 | 20.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,871 | 23.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,964 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,549 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,967 | 16.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 626 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 371 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 96 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 137 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (59602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 133 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 563 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,066 | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,649 | 46.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,763 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,026 | 8.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (59602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,091 | 62.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,422 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,003 | 17.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 680 | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 147 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (59602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 222 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,019 | 17.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,543 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,587 | 40.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (59602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 422 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 228 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 209 | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 453 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,113 | 22.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,061 | 43.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,547 | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 313 | 3.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (59602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,793 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,283 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,371 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,587 | 57.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,643 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,910 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,070 | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,719 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,490 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (59602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,050 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,072 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,096 | 58.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 222 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,544 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,232 | 18.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (59602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,175 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 485 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 554 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,241 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,395 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,500 | 20.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,578 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,087 | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,733 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,078 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 526 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,138 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,414 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (59602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,789 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,783 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,849 | 66.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 919 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 504 | 18.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (59602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,078 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 201 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 768 | 382.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 768 | 382.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 768 | 382.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 273 | 135.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 193 | 96.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 70 | 34.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (59602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,064 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,170 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 894 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 250 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 424 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 157 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (59602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,371 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,906 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
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