Kalispell, MT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 59901 serves a portion of Kalispell, Montana, within Flathead County. This community is home to approximately 55,959 residents, with a median age of 44.0 years. The median household income of $51,565 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $262,981 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 25% owner-occupied and 75% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Kalispell is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 54% and an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 59901 reflects the economic character of Flathead County in Montana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 55,959 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,583 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $51,565 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $262,981 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | ↑ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.3% | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 54% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.0 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 24,062 | — |