Zip code 59851: Milltown, Montana

Q: What city is zip code 59851?

59851 is assigned to Milltown, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 59851 in?

59851 is in Missoula County, Montana.

Q: What is the population of 59851?

About 145 people live in 59851, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 59851?

The median household income in 59851 is $18,883.

Q: What zip codes are near 59851?

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

Residential delivery areaMissoula CountyMountain Time

Population

145

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$19K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$225K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

411 people/sq mi

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

About 59851

59851 is a small-town zip code in Milltown, Montana (Missoula County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 145 people live here, or 411 per square mile. The median resident is 50.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $18,883 a year, about 23% of the national median of $80,734. 67.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $225,000, or 11.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and legal and social services.

How 59851 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 145 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate67.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MT 11.5%2nd of 317 in MT
Income inequality (Gini)0.726
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MT 0.4651st of 316 in MT
Median age50.3
95th
U.S. 38.9 · MT 40.4107th of 318 in MT
Homeownership rate88.5%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MT 69.2%66th of 317 in MT
Per capita income$61,540
86th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MT $41,71118th of 318 in MT
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · MT 20.1%203rd of 318 in MT
Work from home15.7%
64th
U.S. 15.1% · MT 12.5%138th of 317 in MT
Uninsured rate7.6%
56th
U.S. 8.4% · MT 8.6%149th of 318 in MT
Government workers14.3%
55th
U.S. 14.5% · MT 16.6%186th of 317 in MT
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · MT 9%242nd of 318 in MT
Population density411/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MT 8/sq mi11th of 318 in MT
Median home value$225,000
27th
U.S. $332,700 · MT $375,800197th of 291 in MT
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MT 35.2%261st of 318 in MT
Broadband access77.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MT 89.4%265th of 317 in MT
Population145
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MT 1,116,875294th of 318 in MT
Median household income$18,883
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MT $72,509295th of 295 in MT
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MT 3.6%287th of 317 in MT
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MT 29.4310th of 318 in MT
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MT 2.3%285th of 318 in MT
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MT 13.2%309th of 317 in MT
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · MT 21%317th of 318 in MT
Median earnings per worker$11,275
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MT $43,881312th of 316 in MT
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MT 2.3%246th of 317 in MT
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MT 9.9%299th of 317 in MT
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MT 15.2%314th of 317 in MT

Measure	59851	Missoula	MT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MT
Poverty rateWeakness	67.6%	10.1%	11.5%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 317
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.726	0.472	0.465	0.483	99th	1st of 316
Median age	50.3	37.1	40.4	38.9	95th	107th of 318
Homeownership rateStrength	88.5%	58.8%	69.2%	65.2%	94th	66th of 317
Per capita incomeStrength	$61,540	$45,868	$41,711	$44,673	86th	18th of 318
Residents 65 and older	20%	17.1%	20.1%	17.2%	74th	203rd of 318
Work from home	15.7%	14.6%	12.5%	15.1%	64th	138th of 317
Uninsured rate	7.6%	6.1%	8.6%	8.4%	56th	149th of 318
Government workers	14.3%	15.8%	16.6%	14.5%	55th	186th of 317
Veterans	5.5%	8.6%	9%	6.2%	45th	242nd of 318
Population density	411/sq mi	47/sq mi	8/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	11th of 318
Median home value	$225,000	$472,100	$375,800	$332,700	27th	197th of 291
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.1%	47.4%	35.2%	35.7%	16th	261st of 318
Broadband accessWeakness	77.1%	93%	89.4%	91%	3rd	265th of 317
Population	145	120,672	1,116,875	334,922,499	1st	294th of 318
Median household incomeWeakness	$18,883	$75,598	$72,509	$80,734	1st	295th of 295
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.7%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	287th of 317
Diversity index	0	26.4	29.4	61.4	1st	310th of 318
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.9%	2.3%	14.1%	1st	285th of 318
Housing vacancy	0%	7.5%	13.2%	10.1%	1st	309th of 317
Residents under 18	0%	18.2%	21%	22%	1st	317th of 318
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$11,275	$43,529	$43,881	$49,666	1st	312th of 316
Tech workers	0%	2.8%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	246th of 317
Healthcare workers	0%	11%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	299th of 317
Self-employed workers	0%	13.6%	15.2%	10%	1st	314th 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

28%

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

40%

45–54

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.3

Under 18

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

48.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 96
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 59.4%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 40.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 73% / 27%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

72%

$25–50k

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

59851

$18,883

Missoula Co.

$75,598

Montana

$72,509

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$61,540

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

67.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.726

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

59851

$225,000

Missoula Co.

$472,100

Montana

$375,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

59851

—

Missoula Co.

$1,190

Montana

$1,081

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 96
Owner-occupied: 88.5%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 11.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

16%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

100%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

70%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Legal and social services

14%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

57%

Education

27%

Other services

16%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$11,275

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	59851	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

10%

Associate's

45%

Bachelor's

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Households with broadband: 77.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.1%
No internet access: 22.9%
Without health insurance: 7.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Milltown
State: Montana
County: Missoula County
Center point: 46.8715° N, 113.8766° W
Land area: 0.4 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

Bonner-West Riverside (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 59851

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
59802	Missoula, MT	3 mi	19,864	$67,736	$461,700
59807	Missoula, MT · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
59812	Missoula, MT	5.1 mi	1,181	—	—
59806	Missoula, MT · PO box	5.5 mi	—	—	—
59801	Missoula, MT	6.4 mi	30,916	$58,347	$442,400
59803	Missoula, MT	6.9 mi	18,401	$111,925	$556,000
59808	Missoula, MT	12 mi	23,574	$80,239	$460,900
59823	Bonner, MT	15 mi	1,931	$82,813	$474,100
59833	Florence, MT	18 mi	6,316	$94,097	$551,600
59804	Missoula, MT	18 mi	8,123	$76,266	$588,400
59825	Clinton, MT	21 mi	2,434	$90,192	$369,900
59834	Frenchtown, MT	22 mi	2,444	$94,406	$449,500

Questions about 59851

What city is zip code 59851?

59851 is assigned to Milltown, Montana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 59851 in?

59851 is in Missoula County, Montana.

What is the population of 59851?

About 145 people live in 59851, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 59851 in?

59851 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 59851?

The median household income in 59851 is $18,883.

What zip codes are near 59851?

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

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 59851, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.