Missoula, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59801 serves a portion of Missoula, Montana, within Missoula County. This community is home to approximately 15,633 residents, with a median age of 29.8 years. The median household income of $51,767 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $357,192 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 49% owner-occupied and 51% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Missoula is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 68% and an unemployment rate of 2.0%, 59801 reflects the economic character of Missoula County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,633 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,273 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $51,767 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $357,192 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 18.1% | ↑ 59% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 68% | ↑ 94% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.8 yrs | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 8,285 | — |