Havre, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59501 serves a portion of Havre, Montana, within Hill County. This community is home to approximately 15,558 residents, with a median age of 36.3 years. The median household income of $45,780 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $210,587 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 45% owner-occupied and 55% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Havre is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 61% and an unemployment rate of 6.9%, 59501 reflects the economic character of Hill County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,558 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,214 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,780 | ↓ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $210,587 | ↓ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.2% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 61% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,845 | — |