Zip code 59812: Missoula, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59812?

59812 is assigned to Missoula, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59812 in?

59812 is in Missoula County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59812?

About 1,181 people live in 59812, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 59812?

The closest zip codes to 59812 are 59806, 59801, 59807, 59802, 59851.

Residential delivery areaMissoula CountyMountain Time

Population

1,181

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

5,493 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 59812

59812 is an urban zip code in Missoula, Montana (Missoula County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 1,181 people live here, or 5,493 per square mile. The median resident is 19.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

100% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.5 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; cleaning and personal care; and sales.

How 59812 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%1st of 317 in MT
Unemployment rate24.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%4th of 317 in MT
Government workers42%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%19th of 317 in MT
Population density5,493/sq mi
83rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi2nd of 318 in MT
Diversity index31.7
25th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.468th of 318 in MT
Uninsured rate3.6%
18th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%252nd of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%138th of 318 in MT
Population1,181
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875123rd of 318 in MT
Per capita income$6,765
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711317th of 318 in MT
Median age19.1
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4314th of 318 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher6.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%313th of 318 in MT
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%317th of 317 in MT
Average commute11.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min285th of 293 in MT
Work from home1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%304th of 317 in MT
Broadband access0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%317th of 317 in MT
Veterans1.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%302nd of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%308th of 317 in MT
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%317th of 318 in MT
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · MT 21%316th of 318 in MT
Median earnings per worker$7,170
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881314th of 316 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%244th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers1.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%262nd of 317 in MT
Self-employed workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%306th of 317 in MT

Measure	59812	Missoula	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Poverty rateWeakness	100%	10.1%	11.5%	12.5%	99th	1st of 317
Unemployment rateWeakness	24.4%	3.7%	3.6%	5.2%	99th	4th of 317
Government workers	42%	15.8%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	19th of 317
Population density	5,493/sq mi	47/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	83rd	2nd of 318
Diversity index	31.7	26.4	29.4	61.4	25th	68th of 318
Uninsured rateStrength	3.6%	6.1%	8.6%	8.4%	18th	252nd of 318
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	2.9%	2.3%	14.1%	8th	138th of 318
Population	1,181	120,672	1,116,875	334,922,499	2nd	123rd of 318
Per capita incomeWeakness	$6,765	$45,868	$41,711	$44,673	1st	317th of 318
Median age	19.1	37.1	40.4	38.9	1st	314th of 318
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.3%	47.4%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	313th of 318
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	58.8%	69.2%	65.2%	1st	317th of 317
Average commuteStrength	11.5 min	18.1 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	1st	285th of 293
Work from home	1%	14.6%	12.5%	15.1%	1st	304th of 317
Broadband accessWeakness	0%	93%	89.4%	91%	1st	317th of 317
Veterans	1.1%	8.6%	9%	6.2%	1st	302nd of 318
Housing vacancy	0%	7.5%	13.2%	10.1%	1st	308th of 317
Residents 65 and older	0%	17.1%	20.1%	17.2%	1st	317th of 318
Residents under 18	0%	18.2%	21%	22%	1st	316th of 318
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$7,170	$43,529	$43,881	$49,666	1st	314th of 316
Tech workers	0%	2.8%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	244th of 317
Healthcare workers	1.2%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	262nd of 317
Self-employed workers	1.6%	13.6%	15.2%	10%	1st	306th of 317

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

99%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.1

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black0.9%
Hispanic10%
Asian2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

31.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

33.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 1.1%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59812

—

Missoula Co.

$75,598

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$6,765

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

100%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59812

—

Missoula Co.

$472,100

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59812

—

Missoula Co.

$1,190

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

100%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

38%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

42%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

34%

10–19

51%

20–29

12%

30–44

0.8%

45–59

60+

0.6%

Average commute

11.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

24.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

18%

Cleaning and personal care

18%

Sales

18%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Education

Management

Engineering and science

Production

Healthcare

Business and finance

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Industries

Education

36%

Restaurants and hotels

20%

Retail

18%

Arts and recreation

11%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Construction

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.8%

Public administration

0.6%

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$7,170

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

42%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59812	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$7,422	$74,888
Service	$6,447	$26,804
Sales and office	$9,286	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,125	$49,199
Production and transportation	$4,828	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

94%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 0%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 3.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Missoula
State: Montana
County: Missoula County
Center point: 46.8612° N, 113.9845° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Missoula100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 59812

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59806	Missoula, MT · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
59801	Missoula, MT	1.3 mi	30,916	$58,347	$442,400
59807	Missoula, MT · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
59802	Missoula, MT	4.3 mi	19,864	$67,736	$461,700
59851	Milltown, MT	5.1 mi	145	$18,883	$225,000
59803	Missoula, MT	5.6 mi	18,401	$111,925	$556,000
59808	Missoula, MT	8.6 mi	23,574	$80,239	$460,900
59804	Missoula, MT	13 mi	8,123	$76,266	$588,400
59833	Florence, MT	15 mi	6,316	$94,097	$551,600
59834	Frenchtown, MT	19 mi	2,444	$94,406	$449,500
59823	Bonner, MT	19 mi	1,931	$82,813	$474,100
59847	Lolo, MT	21 mi	6,015	$86,620	$449,600

Questions about 59812

What city is zip code 59812?

59812 is assigned to Missoula, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59812 in?

59812 is in Missoula County, Montana.

What is the population of 59812?

About 1,181 people live in 59812, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59812 in?

59812 is in Mountain Time.

What zip codes are near 59812?

The closest zip codes to 59812 are 59806, 59801, 59807, 59802, 59851.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59812, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.