59912 ZIP Code
Columbia Falls, Montana
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 59912 |
| City/Town: | Columbia Falls |
| County: | Flathead |
| State: | Montana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,381 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,403 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,938 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,752 |
| Median Home Value: | $361,600 |
| Land Area: | 188.9 sq miles
489.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 48.4370, -114.1687 |
Population Information (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,381 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,881 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,500 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 801 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,158 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,114 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 899 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 499 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,983 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,422 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,709 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 854 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,421 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,744 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 634 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 143 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $361,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $946 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,752 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,810 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 942 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,598 | 79.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,212 | 20.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,910 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 177 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 389 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,629 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,206 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,452 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,189 | 20.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 868 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (59912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,403 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,352 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,589 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,938 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,699 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,497 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 202 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,458 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,838 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 910 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 749 | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,238 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 119 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 136 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 248 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 626 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 486 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 398 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 273 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 125 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (59912 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 205 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 150 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 499 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 373 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 822 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,102 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 847 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 945 | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 429 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 438 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (59912 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,812 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 250 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 108 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,150 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (59912 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 334 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 934 | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 847 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 853 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 306 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 503 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 689 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,216 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 856 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 323 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 424 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,594 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,278 | 60.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,239 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,683 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (59912 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,744 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,834 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,087 | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 121 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 132 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 382 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (59912 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,887 | 72.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 249 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 129 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 230 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 163 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 29 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 862 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (59912 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 51 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 925 | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,152 | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,229 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,154 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,225 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 315 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 207 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 157 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 337 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (59912 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 176 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 507 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,521 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,208 | 47.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,057 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 283 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (59912 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,849 | 49.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 415 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,016 | 34.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 505 | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (59912 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 93 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,238 | 21.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,692 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,787 | 30.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (59912 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 325 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 127 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 108 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 268 | 5.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 956 | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,386 | 30.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,183 | 25.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 245 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (59912 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,608 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $946 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,810 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,483 | 59.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,164 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 912 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 911 | 15.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,833 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,647 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (59912 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,448 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,855 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,603 | 55.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 150 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 747 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,168 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (59912 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,042 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 300 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 186 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,754 | 57.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 620 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 182 | 6.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,766 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,149 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,277 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,381 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 29 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 788 | 57.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 564 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (59912 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,633 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,646 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 762 | 46.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 884 | 53.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 731 | 44.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (59912 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,045 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 88 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 336 | 381.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 336 | 381.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 336 | 381.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 163 | 185.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 104 | 118.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 25.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (59912 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,580 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,161 | 97.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 419 | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 113 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (59912 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,810 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,559 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Columbia Falls, MT59912