Billings, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59101 serves a portion of Billings, Montana, within Yellowstone County. This community is home to approximately 54,052 residents, with a median age of 28.1 years. The median household income of $51,602 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $268,330 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 54% owner-occupied and 46% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Billings is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 39% and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, 59101 reflects the economic character of Yellowstone County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 54,052 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,636 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $51,602 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $268,330 | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.4% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 39% | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.1 yrs | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 28,647 | — |