Zip code 59821: Arlee, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59821?

59821 is assigned to Arlee, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59821 in?

59821 is mostly in Missoula County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 59821?

About 2,994 people live in 59821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59821?

The median household income in 59821 is $66,458.

Q: What zip codes are near 59821?

The closest zip codes to 59821 are 59865, 59863, 59834, 59824, 59831.

Residential delivery areaMissoula CountyMountain Time

Population

2,994

Median household income

$66K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$375K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$967/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

320 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 59821

59821 is a rural zip code in Arlee, Montana (Missoula County), covering 320 sq mi of land. About 2,994 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,458 a year, 18% below the national median of $80,734. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $375,200, or 5.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $967 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and education.

How 59821 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers22.4%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%88th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate15.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%58th of 318 in MT
Diversity index67.5
88th
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.41st of 318 in MT
Veterans9.2%
86th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%144th of 318 in MT
Unemployment rate7.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%59th of 317 in MT
Residents under 1826%
81st
U.S. 22% · MT 21%78th of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%233rd of 317 in MT
Poverty rate16%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%89th of 317 in MT
Residents 65 and older19.5%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%209th of 318 in MT
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%178th of 317 in MT
Average commute29.1 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · MT 19.1 min69th of 293 in MT
Self-employed workers10.7%
66th
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%258th of 317 in MT
Median home value$375,200
58th
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,80097th of 291 in MT
Median age39
50th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4239th of 318 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · MT 0.465153rd of 316 in MT
Work from home10.9%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%204th of 317 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher24.9%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%187th of 318 in MT
Median household income$66,458
30th
U.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509151st of 295 in MT
Broadband access88.9%
28th
U.S. 91% · MT 89.4%132nd of 317 in MT
Per capita income$30,589
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,711239th of 318 in MT
Median gross rent$967
19th
U.S. $1,413 · MT $1,08173rd of 209 in MT
Median earnings per worker$38,883
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881200th of 316 in MT
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%103rd of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers6.5%
11th
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%164th of 317 in MT
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%146th of 318 in MT
Population2,994
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,87567th of 318 in MT
Rent-burdened renters26.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MT 44.8%170th of 286 in MT
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi84th of 318 in MT

Measure	59821	Missoula	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Government workers	22.4%	15.8%	16.6%	14.5%	91st	88th of 317
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.5%	6.1%	8.6%	8.4%	89th	58th of 318
Diversity index	67.5	26.4	29.4	61.4	88th	1st of 318
Veterans	9.2%	8.6%	9%	6.2%	86th	144th of 318
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.4%	3.7%	3.6%	5.2%	83rd	59th of 317
Residents under 18	26%	18.2%	21%	22%	81st	78th of 318
Housing vacancy	12.1%	7.5%	13.2%	10.1%	79th	233rd of 317
Poverty rate	16%	10.1%	11.5%	12.5%	73rd	89th of 317
Residents 65 and older	19.5%	17.1%	20.1%	17.2%	71st	209th of 318
Homeownership rate	75.8%	58.8%	69.2%	65.2%	69th	178th of 317
Average commute	29.1 min	18.1 min	19.1 min	26.4 min	69th	69th of 293
Self-employed workers	10.7%	13.6%	15.2%	10%	66th	258th of 317
Median home value	$375,200	$472,100	$375,800	$332,700	58th	97th of 291
Median age	39	37.1	40.4	38.9	50th	239th of 318
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.472	0.465	0.483	45th	153rd of 316
Work from home	10.9%	14.6%	12.5%	15.1%	40th	204th of 317
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.9%	47.4%	35.2%	35.7%	34th	187th of 318
Median household income	$66,458	$75,598	$72,509	$80,734	30th	151st of 295
Broadband access	88.9%	93%	89.4%	91%	28th	132nd of 317
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,589	$45,868	$41,711	$44,673	20th	239th of 318
Median gross rent	$967	$1,190	$1,081	$1,413	19th	73rd of 209
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,883	$43,529	$43,881	$49,666	18th	200th of 316
Tech workers	1.2%	2.8%	2.3%	3.8%	17th	103rd of 317
Healthcare workers	6.5%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	11th	164th of 317
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	2.9%	2.3%	14.1%	8th	146th of 318
Population	2,994	120,672	1,116,875	334,922,499	5th	67th of 318
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	26.3%	48.1%	44.8%	51.1%	3rd	170th of 286
Population density	9/sq mi	47/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	84th of 318

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

21%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

26%

65 and over

19.5%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black0.2%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.3%
Native American32%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

67.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 999
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 73.7%
Married couples: 50.6%
Living alone: 20.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59821

$66,458

Missoula Co.

$75,598

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,589

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59821

$375,200

Missoula Co.

$472,100

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59821

$967

Missoula Co.

$1,190

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

0.8%

Housing units: 1,136
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 26.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.4%
Home value to income: 5.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

20–29

13%

30–44

30%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

29.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Education

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

Food service

Sales

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Police and fire

Production

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Retail

12%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Public administration

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$38,883

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59821	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,563	$74,888
Service	$23,050	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,458	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,792	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

26%

Some college

28%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 88.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.8%
No internet access: 8.5%
Without health insurance: 15.5%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Arlee
State: Montana
County: Missoula County
Center point: 47.2091° N, 114.0224° W
Land area: 320 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

59821 spans 3 counties

Missoula County44% of land
Lake County37% of land
Sanders County19% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Evaro (unincorporated)4% of zip
Arlee (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 59821

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59865	Saint Ignatius, MT	8.6 mi	3,635	$56,473	$345,300
59863	Ravalli, MT	9.8 mi	146	$78,922	—
59834	Frenchtown, MT	13 mi	2,444	$94,406	$449,500
59824	Charlo, MT	17 mi	1,526	$53,382	$317,800
59831	Dixon, MT	17 mi	544	$46,406	$197,500
59808	Missoula, MT	17 mi	23,574	$80,239	$460,900
59807	Missoula, MT · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—
59802	Missoula, MT	22 mi	19,864	$67,736	$461,700
59868	Seeley Lake, MT	23 mi	1,797	$51,490	$391,600
59864	Ronan, MT	23 mi	7,301	$61,978	$297,700
59826	Condon, MT	23 mi	518	$52,813	$507,800
59806	Missoula, MT · PO box	23 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 59821

What city is zip code 59821?

59821 is assigned to Arlee, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59821 in?

59821 is mostly in Missoula County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 59821?

About 2,994 people live in 59821, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59821 in?

59821 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59821?

The median household income in 59821 is $66,458.

What zip codes are near 59821?

The closest zip codes to 59821 are 59865, 59863, 59834, 59824, 59831.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59821, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.