Helena, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59601 serves a portion of Helena, Montana, within Lewis and Clark County. This community is home to approximately 54,751 residents, with a median age of 43.2 years. The median household income of $49,669 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $293,047 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 74% owner-occupied and 26% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Helena is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 72% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, 59601 reflects the economic character of Lewis and Clark County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 54,751 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,263 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,669 | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $293,047 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.3% | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 72% | ↑ 106% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.2 yrs | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 25,185 | — |